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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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