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2. 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.

3. Password strength - Wikipedia

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   Using strong passwords lowers the overall risk of a security breach, but strong passwords do not replace the need for other effective security controls. [2] The effectiveness of a password of a given strength is strongly determined by the design and implementation of the authentication factors (knowledge, ownership, inherence). The first factor ...

4. 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 ...

5. Secure your AOL account

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   • Use a strong password and change it regularly - Create a strong password to minimize the risk of unauthorized account access. • Add another level of security - Turn on two-step verification and get sent a security code when someone logs in from an unfamiliar device or location.

6. Password policy - Wikipedia

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   A password policy is a set of rules designed to enhance computer security by encouraging users to employ strong passwords and use them properly. A password policy is often part of an organization's official regulations and may be taught as part of security awareness training. Either the password policy is merely advisory, or the computer ...

7. These are the 10 worst passwords — is yours on the list? - AOL

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   A strong password makes it more difficult to hack into your account and steal your information. When it comes to creating more secure passwords — also known as password hygiene — there are ...