Check your password for strength

Today, we will answer the following questions:

• How can you create a strong password?
• How should passwords be stored properly?
• What software can help protect you from hacking attempts?

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that any social media account, email account, or website contains far more personal information than most people realize.

A single weak password or careless registration can result in:

• easy access to your accounts, especially if the same password is used across multiple services;
• theft of personal information, including photos, messages, and other sensitive data;
• financial losses from your bank cards. If you have previously saved card details in browsers or used them for online purchases, this may put your funds at risk. Cybercriminals often target accounts that already have payment methods attached;
• the destruction of your website. Yes, this can happen if a password falls into the wrong hands. Years of work can disappear with a single click if an attacker gains access to your hosting control panel.

Unfortunately, this is not a complete list of the problems that can arise from using weak passwords online.

Now let’s discuss how to create a secure password and evaluate its strength.

The first step is to stop using common passwords that can be guessed within seconds.

It is best to avoid using combinations such as:

• phone numbers;
• birth dates;
• sequential numbers or letters;
• parts of your username or real name combined with numbers, especially if those numbers are related to your birth date;
• names of relatives, friends, or pets.

Why are such passwords considered insecure? Because this type of information can often be found within minutes on your social media profiles, especially if you actively use them.

A strong password usually consists of a random combination of letters, numbers, and special characters. You can use online password generators such as RoboForm, LastPass, and others. Many modern websites also include built-in password generators, and if you trust the platform, you can use those as well.

So, let’s say you have created a strong password. How do you keep it secure?

Remember this simple rule:

“A password written in a notebook, on a piece of paper left unattended, stored in unsecured phone or computer notes, saved in a browser, or kept in an email inbox is not a secure password.”

It is also important not to send passwords through regular social media messages or standard email communication. Instead, use a secure sharing service or an encrypted chat that automatically deletes messages after they have been read.

Do not forget to change your passwords at least once a year and avoid using the same password across multiple accounts.

Always enable two-factor authentication (2FA)!

Finally, we recommend storing passwords in a password manager. This is one of the safest ways to protect your credentials. Popular solutions include KeePass, RoboForm, and LastPass.

In conclusion, if you follow all of the recommendations listed above, your passwords and personal information will be much better protected and significantly more secure.