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Poll: Are you use strong passwords and or a password manager?

Poll: Are you use strong passwords and or a password manager?
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# Strong Passwords

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Joseph Porcelli
Joseph Porcelli
Poll: Are you use strong passwords and or a password manager?

Poll subject: Are you using strong passwords?

Poll options:
  • 💪 I already use strong passwords and or a password manager
  • ✅ I plan to start using strong passwords and or a password in the next two weeks
  • ⚠️ I don't intend to use strong passwords or a password manager
  • ❓ Other (please leave a comment)
Poll description:
Simple passwords, such as 12345, or common identifying information, like birthdays and pet names, are not safe for protecting important accounts holding personal information. Using an easy-to-guess password is like locking the door but leaving the key in the lock. Weak passwords can quickly be broken by computer hackers. But it's impossible to remember a unique strong password for every account!
The good news is that creating and storing strong passwords with the help of a "password manager" is one of the easiest ways to protect ourselves from someone logging into our accounts and stealing sensitive information, data, money or even our identities.
Strengthen Your Passwords with Three Simple Tips
A strong password follows ALL THREE of these tips.
𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆: At least 16 characters—longer is stronger!
𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐌: Two ways to do this are:
1) Use a random string of mixed-case letters, numbers, and symbols. For example:
✅ cXmnZK65rf*&DaaD
✅ Yuc8$RikA34%ZoPPao98t
✅ Another option is to create a memorable phrase of 4 – 7 unrelated words. This is called a "passphrase." For example:
Good: HorsePurpleHatRun
Great: HorsePurpleHatRunBayAmazing: Horse Purple Hat Run Bay Lifting
Note: You can use spaces before or between words if you prefer!
𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄: Use a different strong password for each account. For example:
Bank: k8dfh8c@Pfv0gB2
Email account: legal tiny facility freehand probable enamel
Nextdoor: e246gs%mFs#3tv6
For more information, visit: https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world?utm_source=nextdoor
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