Is my password secure if it contains an @ and a number? Tutorial

Wondering if your password is secure just because it has an @ and a number? Think again! This video dives into why length and unpredictability matter more in password security. Discover the truth behind password complexity and the risks of using the same password everywhere. Time to redefine your approach to online safety!

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False.

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Just because a password contains a special

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character doesn't mean it is automatically secure.

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A password is still vulnerable if it is short or easy to guess,

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even with an at sign or a number.

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For example,

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hello it's signed 2024.

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It seems complicated,

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but it's actually a very common password,

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so risky.

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What really matters is the length,

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the diversity of characters,

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and especially the fact that it is unpredictable.

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A good password is one that cannot be guessed.

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Even by knowing a bit about your life.

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Can I use the same password everywhere if it is complicated?

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False.

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Even very complicated.

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A unique password used everywhere is a huge vulnerability.

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If a single site gets hacked and your password leaks,

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attackers will try it on all other services email,

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social networks,

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professional accounts,

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etc.

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This is called a cascade attack,

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and it is formidable.

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The best practice is to have a different password for each account

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and to keep track of them without going crazy.

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Use a password manager.

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Hackers always test very complex passwords first.

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False.

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It's actually the opposite.

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Hackers always start with the simplest and most common passwords,

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first names,

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birth dates,

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pet names,

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sequences like Q W E R T Y or 123456.

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These are combinations they test first because they often work.

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So no,

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they don't attack complex words right away,

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but if your password is easy to guess or already known from a leak,

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it won't last long.

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