How Secure is Your Password?

Just having 14 characters isn't sufficient to have a strong passphrase. If your 14 characters spell out common words, names, places, sports teams--any word, actually--it's easier to crack. You can use the old guidance about using different types of characters, but your passphrase should not contain a word that can be found in a dictionary, in any language. For example, the word animal is found in the dictionary but if you change it to an1m@l, that word is not found in the dictionary.

Review the chart below before you answer.

Now check your password.

• Go to https://www.security.org/how-secure-is-my-password/ and enter your password.
• How long would it take a cybercriminal to crack your password?

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