Learn practical password hygiene and account-security habits.
Learn practical password hygiene and account-security habits.
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Aim for at least 12–14 characters; longer passwords are harder to crack than short, complex ones.
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Combine 3–4 random, unrelated words instead of predictable patterns like Name@123.
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Don't use birthdays, names or phone numbers that can be guessed or found online.
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Never reuse the same password across multiple important accounts.
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Save generated passwords in a reputable password manager instead of memorising or reusing them.
Understand how an authenticator app or other second factor can strengthen account security.
Learn how to inspect a website address before entering credentials or payment information.
Create a backup routine using more than one safe copy for important files.
Understand when clearing cached browser data can help troubleshoot website problems.
Use screen lock, updates, backups and app permissions to reduce common security risks.
Understand download speed, upload speed, latency and why results can vary.
Practical step-by-step guidance for create strong passwords.
Practical step-by-step guidance for enable two-factor authentication.
Practical step-by-step guidance for back up important files.
Practical step-by-step guidance for check a website safely.
