{"id":9857,"date":"2017-04-12T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=9857"},"modified":"2017-04-13T08:53:47","modified_gmt":"2017-04-13T13:53:47","slug":"5-tricks-creating-stronger-passwords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/5-tricks-creating-stronger-passwords\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tricks for Creating Stronger Passwords"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many different ways that you can browse the Web more safely. You can start by creating stronger passwords, informing yourself on common online scams, and running regular virus scans on your devices. Further, use DFNDR\u2019s Anti-Hacking feature to protect you from phishing scams and fake websites designed to steal your information and money. Once activated, you\u2019ll receive warnings about malicious sites so you can ensure that your personal information is never stolen. Click here to block malicious websites as you browse the Web: <\/span><\/p>\n

\"activate-safe-navigation\"<\/a><\/center>It\u2019s not always easy to create a strong password, though. You may have been using one of the most common passwords for years without realizing it. You may find that you\u2019ve made your password too obvious because you\u2019re using common information about yourself like a phone number or home address. The following are five tips to remember in order to create stronger passwords.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: <\/b>Here Are the Most Common Passwords, Ranked<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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  1. Remember the Rules<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Passwords should be at least eight characters long, and should be complex: they should contain lower case letters, upper case letters, numbers, and special characters. The longer you can make your password, the better.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Don\u2019t be Too Obvious<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Don\u2019t create obvious passwords or PINs. PIN numbers like 0000, 1111, 2222, or 1234 are very common: up to 20% of those in use are accounted for by these common sets of numbers. Additionally, don\u2019t be too personal with your password. Don\u2019t use your phone number, your birth date, or your social security number when making your password.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Use a Passphrase<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        One of the biggest reasons people make simple passwords is that they want to make sure they will remember them. To remember your password while still being complex, use a passphrase. A passphrase could incorporate a line from your favorite movie, song, or television show while still using the rules of complexity detailed in rule #1. For example, your passphrase might be: \u201cSweet*H0me*Ala8ama.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Use a Password Manager<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          If you have trouble remembering your passwords, use a password manager. With a password manager, like 1Password or LastPass, you\u2019ll ensure that you have a unique and encrypted password that you can store safely on the cloud or transfer to your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Don\u2019t Use a One-Size-Fits-All Password<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            If a hacker figured out your password for one website, and you used the same password everywhere, he\u2019d have all your information. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to create a unique password for every account that you have.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Yes, it\u2019s a tricky balance to remember all your various passwords without making yourself vulnerable to hacking. But the good news is that it can be done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[942,252,306,195,309,4025,4390,4387],"class_list":["post-9857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-security","tag-app0","tag-app1","tag-app4","tag-app5","tag-app7","tag-dfndr","tag-safely","tag-web"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9857","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/83"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9857"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9857\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}