{"id":201,"date":"2021-11-27T09:29:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-27T14:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.istratus.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2022-10-17T16:34:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T20:34:25","slug":"secure-passwords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/password-security\/secure-passwords\/","title":{"rendered":"Passwords In Words"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creating strong passwords may seem like a tediously daunting task, especially when the consensus is to use a unique password for every site you visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s simply nuts trying to keep track of these things along with everything else in your life. Consequently, you may be more inclined to use\u00a0one password despite the fact that we know it\u2019s unsafe and potentially compromises all of our information. Or you may use numerous passwords, although they are simple words, or include numbers that relate to our lives which are easy for hackers to guess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Those hard-to-remember passwords (probably because your business or a website forced you to) are just that, hard to recall. So these passwords are right next to your computer – even though this also compromises safety on a shared computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Forgettable passwords are useless. And passwords that are too easy can lead to an attack. With most of our personal lives increasingly migrating to online status, iStratus is here to give you some ideas on how to create strong passwords and keep your information safe in a technological world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s A Strong Password You Ask?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Strong passwords are typically longer (the longer the better); a combination of letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and symbols, not connected to personal information or dictionary words.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is you don\u2019t have to memorize awful strings of randomness, impossible to remember. It simply takes a few effective tricks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weak Passwords Are Easily Spotted<\/b><\/h2>\n

Passwords can be memorable and remain difficult to guess. Creating them can be fun and safety is a huge payoff.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s consider what constitutes \u201cweak passwords\u201d to understand why these are risky:<\/span><\/p>\n

First, a word akin to \u201cPassword\u201d is a NO.<\/span><\/p>\n

Password<\/i><\/b> is the most commonly used password. We also believe it\u2019s pretty clear why such a password is weak – as are words like: \u2019default\u2019. Programs that use automated assault can easily identify these passwords. As is using a last name and year of birth (i.e. Smithy1965) combination, particularly if someone knows you well. Identifying pieces of information also means it can be easily deciphered.<\/span><\/p>\n

Secondly, let\u2019s say, you use \u201cF1avoR\u201d as a password, mixing up capital letters and numbers. Here are two important reasons why this password example isn\u2019t safe:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. It\u2019s a common word and<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0If a password is too short, it isn\u2019t safe either. A long password is a strong password, as it\u2019s harder to decode\/break. Also, substituting the number \u201c1\u201d for the letter \u201cI\u201d is easy to guess for both humans and software alike.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Staying Password Strong and Secure<\/b><\/h2>\n

    By now, you’ve likely discovered that the “perfect password” is a lengthy combination of obscure letters, numbers, cases, and symbols. You’ve got it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    It\u2019s also important NOT to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n