Passwords are the first line of defense for protecting your accounts and your money. But let’s be honest, we often choose passwords that are easy to remember… and also easy to hack. To prevent this from happening to you, here are 5 simple tips for creating strong passwords and keeping your data safe.
1. The longer the better
Short passwords are easier to guess. Ideally, they should be at least 12 characters long. A trick? Use a phrase you’ll remember easily, such as: Saber_De_Guita-garpa.
2. Mix numbers, letters and symbols
Make small changes to words to make them harder to decipher. For example, you can change “Saber de Guita” to @S4b3r_de_Gu1tA.
3. Avoid easy-to-find information
No more using your ID, address, license plate, or important dates. These are public data and anyone can find them.
4. Don’t repeat passwords
If you use the same password for everything, if one leaks, they all leak. The solution? Use a password manager to remember each password for you.
5. Change them when necessary
You don’t need to keep updating them every week, but if you find out that one has leaked, change it as soon as possible.
🎯 Extra tip: Activate second-factor authentication (2FA). This way, even if someone figures out your password, they won’t be able to log in without the extra verification.
By following these tips, your accounts will be much more secure. Have you checked if your passwords meet these requirements?
