The Secret to Password Security
How to generate and store unbreakable passwords
šØ Password Strength Comparison
password123
Cracked in: Instantly
MyPassword2023!
Cracked in: 3 hours
7k#Qm9$vL2pX@nW4
Cracked in: 34 thousand years
In 2026, the average data breach exposes over 100 million passwords. The difference between being hacked and staying secure often comes down to one thing: password strength. Let's explore how to create truly unbreakable passwords.
What Makes a Password Strong?
The 4 Pillars of Password Strength:
Minimum 16 characters (20+ is better)
Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
No patterns, words, or personal info
Different password for every account
Password Generation Methods
Method 1: Cryptographically Secure Random Generation
The most secure method. Use a cryptographic random number generator to create completely random passwords.
Generated Password: 7k#Qm9$vL2pX@nW4yB3zR6tF
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Extremely secure
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Impossible to guess
ā Hard to remember without a password managerMethod 2: Passphrase Method
Use 5-6 random words with numbers and symbols. Easier to remember, still very secure.
Passphrase: Correct-Horse-Battery-Staple-92!Mountain
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Memorable
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Very secure (20+ characters)
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Easy to typePassword Storage Best Practices
ā Never Do This:
- āWrite passwords on sticky notes or paper
- āStore in plain text files or spreadsheets
- āSave in browser without master password
- āShare passwords via email or messaging
- āReuse the same password across sites
ā Always Do This:
- āUse a reputable password manager (1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass)
- āEnable two-factor authentication (2FA) everywhere
- āUse unique passwords for every account
- āRegularly update critical passwords
- āMonitor for data breaches (haveibeenpwned.com)
Understanding Password Hashing
When you create an account, websites shouldn't store your actual password. Instead, they store a "hash"āa one-way mathematical transformation of your password.
Password: MySecurePassword123!
MD5 Hash (weak, don't use):
5f4dcc3b5aa765d61d8327deb882cf99
SHA-256 Hash (better):
3c9909afec25354d551dae21590bb26e38d53f2173b8d3dc3eee4c047e7ab1c1
bcrypt Hash (recommended):
$2a$12$R9h/cIPz0gi.URNNX3kh2OPST9/PgBkqquzi.Ss7KIUgO2t0jWMUWš ļø Try Our Security Tools
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