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2. Random password generator - Wikipedia

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   Random passwords can be generated manually, using simple sources of randomness such as dice or coins, or they can be generated using a computer. While there are many examples of "random" password generator programs available on the Internet, generating randomness can be tricky, and many programs do not generate random characters in a way that ...

3. Diceware - Wikipedia

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   Diceware is a method for creating passphrases, passwords, and other cryptographic variables using ordinary dice as a hardware random number generator. For each word in the passphrase, five rolls of a six-sided die are required. The numbers from 1 to 6 that come up in the rolls are assembled as a five-digit number, e.g. 43146. That number is ...

4. Password strength - Wikipedia

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   It is also possible to use ordinary dice to generate random passwords (see Random password generator § Stronger methods). Random password programs often can ensure that the resulting password complies with a local password policy; for instance, by always producing a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters.

5. The Most Common Password Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!) - AOL

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   Creating a password shorter than 10 characters – It used to be that a password was suggested to be 8 – 10 characters in length. Now, experts suggest that they should be at least 64 characters ...

6. What to Know Before Changing a Password - AOL

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   Create a long and unique password – Consider creating or changing a password to a length of at least 16 characters. It should include upper and lower case letters, numbers, special characters ...

7. List of the most common passwords - Wikipedia

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   The Worst Passwords List is an annual list of the 25 most common passwords from each year as produced by internet security firm SplashData. [4] Since 2011, the firm has published the list based on data examined from millions of passwords leaked in data breaches, mostly in North America and Western Europe, over each year.

8. Tips to create a strong password - AOL Help

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   A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Here are some helpful tips on creating a secure password so you can make sure your information remains safe. Create a strong password • Use unique words - Don't use obvious words like "password". • Have 12 or more characters - Longer passwords are more secure.

9. Password hygiene: The weak passwords you shouldn't use - AOL

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   Experts recommend using a password generator to come up with complex pass codes that will be harder to figure out. Couple that with a trusted password manager and you might have a leg up on the ...