The Exciting World of Passwords: Tips and tools to help you create hacker-proof passwords

Passwords — there's no denying their importance. They are like the keys to your home, little objects that mean the difference between security and vulnerability. Like all keys, passwords can be stolen, copied and lost. But they can also be protected.

This is not meant to scare you, but to mobilize you and give you the tools you need to be as safe as possible when dabbling in the online world. After all, where money and personal information is concerned, there's no such thing as too much security.

Microsoft's Password Checker is just such a tool! With this tool, you'll get tips on how to create a strong password as well as the ability to test drive a password to see if it is strong enough to withstand cracking.

Here are just a few tips to help you create a strong password that will protect your personal details and your identity:

• Create a password with 14 or more characters. The rule of thumb is the longer your password is, the harder it is to crack.

• Use a variety of lower and upper case letters, numbers and symbols. Again, the harder your password will be to guess.

• Avoid words you can find in a dictionary. Make up a word, use the first letters of a sentence you can remember, be creative, just don't be predictable.

• Keep them secret. Sharing them can mean the end of your privacy so keep your passwords to yourself.

You can find more information on passwords through the above link as well as the following:

- Creating Secure Passwords

- The Ultimate Guide For Creating Strong Passwords

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