2. In The News…
In the Yahoo hack from 2013, hackers had
access to users’
Names
Birthdays
Phone Numbers
Encrypted Passwords (which were then
easy to crack)
Because most people reuse the same
passwords, these users were at a higher
risk to be hacked on other platforms
3. “
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Between 31% and 55% of the people
use the same password at multiple
sites
- Center For Internet Security
4. Reasons To Have A Strong Password
The most common way a person hacks
into someone’s account is by guessing
his/her password
Treat passwords as you would your
physical keys you use to unlock your
house
So if you have a “Strong Password”
It’s less likely for someone else to log
into your account
It protects your personal information
5. Guidelines For A Strong Password
Do not include your name or your username
Do not use a combination of dictionary words
At least 8 characters long (the more the better)
Make sure it’s something that you will remember (if you have to write it
down its not strong)
A mixture of both uppercase and lowercase letters
A mixture of letters and numbers
Including at least 1 special character “@?<>{}[]()*&^%$#”
Make sure the password is only used on one account
p@ssw0rd
12345678
abc123
easy to guess passwords
like these are too easy to
guess/hack
6. Storing Passwords
Remembering a plethora of passwords can be frustrating.
A way to deal with this is to use a password manager
Ex: Dashlane
For the password manager to be most efficient:
Create a “Strong Password” for accessing the manager
Terminate out of the manager completely when you are not using it (even if it is locked)
Use multi-factor authentication
How do I ensure my password protection stays safe?
Never share your passwords with others
It is okay to make your passwords unique to you personally, but make sure it is not something that is easily guessed
Have a different unique password for each account/site
Change your passwords often
MULTI-FACTOR
AUTHENTICATION
7. In the end, hackers rely on the human
instinct to guess passwords, so it’s up to you
to be unpredictable and to protect your
precious information.