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Password Security: The Complete Guide

Weak and reused passwords remain a leading cause of account compromise. This guide explains how to protect yourself.

Updated: May 2026

Why password security matters

Data breaches expose millions of credentials each year. A strong, unique password for every account is your first line of defense.

How attackers break passwords

  • Dictionary attacks — common words and predictable patterns
  • Brute force — trying many combinations (shorter passwords fall fastest)
  • Credential stuffing — reusing leaked email/password pairs from other sites

What makes a password strong

  • At least 14 characters for important accounts
  • Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
  • No personal info (names, birthdays, phone numbers)
  • Unique for every website and app

Use our Password Generator to create strong passwords locally — nothing is sent to a server.

Use a password manager

A reputable password manager stores unique credentials encrypted, autofills logins, and reduces the temptation to reuse passwords.

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