source: youtube.com
Mahalo technology expert Sean Hewitt shows you how to check the strength of your password.
Bad Passwords
- 123456
- computer
- 666666
- iloveyou
In 2010, a security breach at RockYou.com led to the finding that 290,731used the password "123456" and 51,622 people used "iloveyou" as a password. So if you have one of the passwords above, do yourself a favor and change it.c
If you're feeling unsure about the quality of your password, visit How Secure is My Password. Type in your password to see how long it would take a desktop PC to crack your password.
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Meet Our Expert
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Sean Hewitt
Meet Sean Hewitt, a Mahalo Software expert. Sean has spent most of his career in computer construction and repair, working intimately with every version of Windows (from 3.1 to Windows 7) in the process. "Coming from a consulting and repair background," says Hewitt, "I can better understand computer issues and education from a user's perspective."
Password Tips
- Don't use your name in your password.
- Don't use your computer model number.
- Don't use common words.
- The more letters and numbers, the better.
