Having a strong password is as basic as it gets towards securing yourself online.
Delhi Police is asking Indian internet users to avoid using identical passwords for better online security. Here are the details.
Delhi Police has taken to X (Twitter) to remind users about a crucial aspect for safeguarding themselves against online threats—avoiding the use of the same password for multiple accounts and refraining from using weak passwords.
It goes without saying that having strong passwords, and using a different password for each service you use is as basic as it gets when it comes to your online safety. And here, Delhi Police’s reminder one basic purpose—to not forget the basics of what constitute as online safety.
If managing multiple complex passwords is challenging to you, using a password manager is a practical solution. For those unfamiliar with services like LastPass or similar options, relying on Apple’s built-in Password manager or Google’s equivalent is an easy recommendation. These tools simplify entering passwords during logins—eliminating the need to remember each one.
What exactly constitutes a ‘Strong Password’?
According to Harvard University, password managers are the best way to create strong passwords. However, for those who prefer creating their own, Harvard suggests using ‘Passphrases.’ ‘Passphrases are longer and more complex than passwords. They are easier to remember, but more difficult to guess,’ as per Harvard’s guidelines.
An ideal method is to remember a specific phrase. For example, consider ‘Diwali in Jaipur: The best places to buy sweets, clothes, and decoratives this festive season.‘
To create a password, take the initials of each word and include punctuation. In this case, the resulting password would be: ‘DiJ:Tbptbs,cadtfs.’ To increase security, choose a more complex phrase and incorporate numbers whenever possible. This method makes it easier to remember and serves as a secure alternative to using simple passwords.
Furthermore, Harvard specifies that for a password to be considered ‘good,’ it should include: an English uppercase character (A-Z), an English lowercase character (a-z), a number (0-9), and/or a symbol (such as !, #, or %), totaling ten or more characters.
