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    Difficult to guess:  Strong passwords  contain random or unpredictable combinations,  not
                        meaningful words or keyboard sequences.

                         Easy to remember but hard to crack: It should be complex but still memorable. Techniques

                        like passphrases (e.g., “Ra!nOnH!ll2024”) help achieve this.

                     Advantage of Using a Strong Password

                     Some advantages of using a strong password are as follows:

                         Protects  personal  and  sensitive information:  A strong password prevents unauthorized
                        access to important data such as photos, emails, documents, financial details, and private
                        messages. This keeps personal and confidential information safe from cybercriminals.
                         Blocks cyber attacks: Hackers use tools to guess passwords through brute-force or dictionary

                        attacks. Strong passwords with complex combinations make such attacks extremely difficult
                        and time-consuming, reducing the chances of a successful breach.
                         Prevents identity theft: Cybercriminals often try to steal an individual’s identity by accessing

                        online accounts. Strong passwords help stop attackers from pretending to be someone else on
                        social media, email, or banking platforms.
                         Secures online  transactions:  Online  activities like  banking,  shopping,  and bill payments
                        involve financial data. Strong passwords act as strong locks, ensuring that no one can misuse

                        money-related accounts.
                         Protects multiple digital  devices:  Strong  passwords  keep  smartphones,  laptops,  tablets,
                        and apps secure. They stop unauthorised users from installing harmful software or accessing

                        private files.
                         Reduces the risk of data loss: A strong password prevents hackers from deleting, modifying,
                        or corrupting stored data, ensuring the safety and integrity of digital information.

                         Ensures safe  social media usage:  Strong  passwords  protect  social  media  accounts  from
                        being hacked, misused, or used to spread harmful messages. This helps maintain a safe online
                        image and digital identity.

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                                              TESTING PASSWORD STRENGTH                         Century   #Information Literacy
                                                                                                 Skills

                       Step 1         Open a safe tool such as How Secure Is My Password (https://www.security.org/how-
                                      secure-is-my-password/)
                       Step 2         Enter different sample passwords on the tool.

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