13 minutes agoAuthor: Sandeep Singh
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Today, in the growing world of technology, social media has become an integral part of all our lives. Today, be it children or adults, everyone is crazy about social media. India has the highest number of Facebook and Instagram users in the world.
According to a recent report by Statista, there are approximately 367 million Facebook users and 362 million Instagram users in India by January 2024.
Today most people use social media for uploading personal photos, videos and chatting. In such a situation, it is very important to keep private data secure.
The simplest and most effective way to secure your digital data is to create a strong password.
Password is the door to your ID, once anyone enters it, they can do anything according to their will. Your personal and confidential information can be leaked. Due to which you can be blackmailed.
so today news of need I will talk about what is a strong password? Also, we will know that-
- How important is a strong password?
- How to create a strong password?
Question- What is a strong password?
answer- A strong password is one that is easy for you to remember, but also difficult for others to guess. Strong passwords include upper case or lower case letters, numbers, and special symbols. A strong password should be at least 12 characters or longer.
Question- Why is it necessary to have a strong password for any platform?
answer- A strong password is not just an option, but it is a necessity. In today’s digital world, anyone can steal your photos and videos and misuse them.
By creating a strong password, you can keep your digital world secure and protect your personal and financial information from being leaked.
If your password is such that anyone can easily guess it, then hackers can easily crack it using hacking software. After which your data can be misused.
Question- How to create a strong password?
answer- The password for any social media account should be such that it is not easy to crack. Also, keep in mind that it should be easy for you to remember.
Understand this from the graphic given below.
Let us understand some of the points given in the graphic in detail.
Do not use names, numbers, or personal information in your password
Most people make their passwords based on information like their name, mobile number, birthday date or month. Often such information is publicly available. This makes it easy for anyone to guess your password. So do not keep such information in your password.
Create a password with mixed characters and numbers
Use small or capital letters, numbers and special symbols in a strong password as it is difficult for hackers to guess such passwords.
For example-N@v1Y5Ta1J@D9H, 8S4Jo3W7b@4LA.
Avoid keeping a short password
The longer the password, the stronger it will be. Therefore, one should avoid using short passwords. It is advised to keep a password of at least 8 characters. But the password should always be of 12 characters or more because it is difficult to crack a long password.
Avoid repeating passwords
All social media accounts should have different passwords. So that if a hacker gains access to one account, he will not be able to access other accounts. So create a different password for each of your social media accounts.
Update your password regularly
You should keep updating your password every two months. This ensures the safety of your accounts. This is especially important for accounts that contain your personal information.
Question: What kind of information should not be included in the password?
answer- Hackers do online research to find clues that can help them hack your password. In such a situation, they try to guess the password related to your information. Such as-
- Where do you live?
- What is your name.
- Some idea can be made about your hobbies and your family.
- If someone’s social media account password is your personal information, update it immediately.
Understand from the graphic given below what kind of information should not be put in the password.
Question: What kind of precautions should be taken regarding password?
answer- Password is our most sensitive information. It should not be shared with anyone. Understand from the points given below what kind of caution should be taken regarding password.
- Be wary of anyone asking you for your social media or other account passwords, even if it’s someone you know.
- Never share your password in response to an email or phone call. Keep in mind that social media companies or banks never ask for your password for identity verification.
- Always click on links sent by trusted websites. Scammers may lure you with offers to click on fake links or attachments. Clicking on such links can hack your password. So do not click on links received through unsolicited emails, social media chats or SMS.
- Always open your social media account on the official website or app. Never use similar apps or third party apps. These can steal your data.
