Why Use a Strong Password?
Weak passwords are the leading cause of account breaches. A password like "password123" can be cracked in under a second. A random 20-character password with mixed characters would take trillions of years to brute-force with current hardware.
Password Security Tips
- Use a unique password for every account — if one site is breached, others stay safe.
- Use a password manager — tools like Bitwarden, 1Password, or KeePass store passwords securely so you only need to remember one master password.
- Enable 2FA everywhere — two-factor authentication adds a critical second layer even if your password is compromised.
- Longer is stronger — a 20-character password is exponentially harder to crack than a 10-character one, even with only letters.
- Never reuse passwords — especially not for email, banking, or social accounts.