10 things you should never do while choosing a password
Passwords and pins still continue to secure all digital services be it email, social media, banking, e-commerce apps and others. Even phones and other smart devices are primarily secured by them. While secondary methods of authentication like biometric and two-factor have developed we are still somewhat left to use passwords for almost everything that we do digitally. This forces us to remember so many different passwords and make it difficult. Having said that it is important to not use password shortcuts to overcome this stress. Here are 10 password mistakes you should never do.
1) Using the same password for all important online services
It is important to use different passwords for different platforms to stay safe. Using the same passwords makes it easier for hackers.
2) Using old passwords or pins to secure new services
Always avoid old passwords while setting up a new account.
This is because hackers can always manage to get a list of expired passwords
from the dark net through any database leak.
After you have set a new password, don’t store it as a
simple text document as a draft in your email or anywhere online.
Always avoid saving or allowing Chrome or any other browser to remember your passwords. This makes all your passwords vulnerable in case you visit any malicious website or there is malware in your system.
5) Not using two-factor authentication makes your profile
vulnerable
Two-factor authentication offers an extra layer of security
and makes it harder for hackers.
Always avoid using any important dates as passwords or pins as these can be easily guessed. For example, if your birthday is on 25 July, don’t use 2507 or 0725 as pins.
7) Using any type of names as passwords
Avoid using names of cars, planes, famous people, friends,
etc as passwords. Names can again be possible to guess and is one of the most
common mistakes.
8) Using any phone numbers as passwords
Using phone numbers as passwords is the most common mistake people usually make.
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9) Not changing passwords frequently makes your profile
vulnerable
If you don’t change passwords occasionally then it makes you
vulnerable to hacks.❤
10) Using Aadhaar number or serial number of any other
documents as passwords
This is another common mistake. Serial number of government documents are publicly available and using them as passwords is not a good idea.
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