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    STRONG AND WEAK PASSWORDS

                      When creating a password, it’s important to understand the difference between
                      strong  and  weak  passwords.  A  strong password  is  designed  to  protect  your

                      information, while a weak password can easily be guessed or cracked by attackers.
                      Below is a comparison between strong and weak passwords:

                                      Strong Password                                 Weak Password

                           Uses a mix of uppercase, lowercase,  Only letters or numbers
                           numbers and symbols

                           Random  and  unpredictable,  not  Easy to guess
                           based on personal info

                           Unique for each account                         Reused across multiple accounts

                           Does not contain common words or  Includes common words or simple

                           predictable patterns                            sequences

                           Often  stored securely in password  Stored  in plain text  or less secure
                           managers                                        locations

                           Difficult for hackers to crack                  Easy for hackers to guess or break

                           Regularly updated for extra security            Not updated frequently, often

                                                                           neglected

                           Example: Xg5$7z@R8pT1                           Example: qwerty, 12345

                      Common Password Mistakes to Avoid

                      Keeping your online accounts safe starts with choosing strong passwords. When

                      passwords are weak or predictable, it becomes easier for someone else to access
                      your accounts. Let’s understand this with a story.

                      Riya loved sharing pictures of her artwork and her pet cat online. She used her

                      date of birth as her Instagram password because it was easy to remember. The
                      next morning, she found silly posts and comments she never wrote and realised
                      someone had guessed her password and used her account to pretend to be her.

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