Britain’s National Cyber Security Centrerecently said a three-word system for passwords can be effective at deterring hackers.
The word combinations are easier to remember than random passwords.
But outside experts say that you still need to be vigilant about how you create your passwords.
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For instance, Password123 isnt a great password.
Software that cybercriminals use is programmed to look out for common password patterns, rendering them ineffective.
However, theres an easy fix to the password complexity problem.
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Passwords made up of three random words are usually longer and harder to predict, the Centre said.
Hacking programs typically have a harder time cracking these word combinations.
…a simple sequence of letters and numbers is almost worse than no password at all.
It’s much harder to guess a password that changes every minute.
Otherwise, pick a random string of 3-4 words and replace characters to make them more secure.
Be creative, and confirm you use different passwords across all platforms.
