Computer & Online Safety Basics / Staying safe online
Lesson 12 of 30
Strong passwords
Length beats complexity. A long passphrase of four or five random words is easier to remember and much harder to guess than a short password full of symbols.
Key points
- Aim for 14+ characters
- Never reuse a password across sites
- Avoid names, birthdays and keyboard runs
Quiz · +10 XP
Which password is strongest?
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