Until the smartphones adapt face recognition tech and fingerprint tech across the spectrum of devices, one still has to depend on having multiple passwords. Here is looking at how to not end up getting frustrated and being smart about adapting techniques to make life truly easy.Only recently, the father of the modern-day passwords, admitted that he had made a huge mistake when he suggested to include strings of numbers, letters, and symbols into passwords for better security. So, having a password like '!@AS&USER' was the best way to complicate a password. However, it turns out that is not true. The above way may confuse the person standing behind you as you key in your password. But for a software that is randomly trying out various combinations, it doesn't matter whether the string entered by you is coherent or incoherent. So, a password like, 'THISISALONGSENTENCE' is much safer than '198!@#&'.
Another myth is that online password checkers (softwares) can tell you whether a password is strong or not. However, when we checked the same password on different checkers, the result varied widely. The best practice, then, is to know a catchphrase that is close to you and weave it into a password.So, if you are a fan of the film, Scarface, 'theworldismine' is a better option. Adding a few lucky numbers after that can be a good idea too!
DOS AND DON'TS
Never share: The worst thing that one can do is share his or her social media accounts' and online banking passwords with others. While it is okay to have blind faith on people close to you, a little privacy never hurt anyone. If you have shared, change your password immediately.
Don't write it down: With multiple applications, all of which are password secured, it is tough for a person to remember them at all times. But that should not encourage you to write them down in personal diaries or office laptops. Your password is the doorway to some of your most intimate details, professional or otherwise. Hence, refrain from leaving it on a piece of paper for the world to see and misuse.
Don't make it obvious: The names of your parents or your date and place of birth are things which people who know you are aware of. Sometimes, it is wise not to make certain things a reflection of your life. Be as discreet as possible!
Simplify it: A lot of us are under the impression that longer passwords, laden with numeric and special characters, strengthen it. Although it is partially true, keeping a complex password has its own repercussions.For one, it gets extremely difficult for you to recall it when you need to access important things the most. Simple passwords make life easy.
Easy to remember but not known to all: Think of a password that is the first thing that comes to your head but is not known to all. A date that is etched in your memory, a place that you would love to visit on your soul-searching trip, are some classic examples of things known best to you and you alone. Exclusivity is the key here.
Another myth is that online password checkers (softwares) can tell you whether a password is strong or not. However, when we checked the same password on different checkers, the result varied widely. The best practice, then, is to know a catchphrase that is close to you and weave it into a password.So, if you are a fan of the film, Scarface, 'theworldismine' is a better option. Adding a few lucky numbers after that can be a good idea too!
DOS AND DON'TS
Never share: The worst thing that one can do is share his or her social media accounts' and online banking passwords with others. While it is okay to have blind faith on people close to you, a little privacy never hurt anyone. If you have shared, change your password immediately.
Don't write it down: With multiple applications, all of which are password secured, it is tough for a person to remember them at all times. But that should not encourage you to write them down in personal diaries or office laptops. Your password is the doorway to some of your most intimate details, professional or otherwise. Hence, refrain from leaving it on a piece of paper for the world to see and misuse.
Don't make it obvious: The names of your parents or your date and place of birth are things which people who know you are aware of. Sometimes, it is wise not to make certain things a reflection of your life. Be as discreet as possible!
Simplify it: A lot of us are under the impression that longer passwords, laden with numeric and special characters, strengthen it. Although it is partially true, keeping a complex password has its own repercussions.For one, it gets extremely difficult for you to recall it when you need to access important things the most. Simple passwords make life easy.
Easy to remember but not known to all: Think of a password that is the first thing that comes to your head but is not known to all. A date that is etched in your memory, a place that you would love to visit on your soul-searching trip, are some classic examples of things known best to you and you alone. Exclusivity is the key here.
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