Cómo crear una contraseña robusta

In this digital age, we need a password for nearly everything. Keeping your information safe online starts with creating a strong password for every account.

Strong password tips

  • The strongest passwords are at least 12 characters and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters (!@#$&^%).

  • Create a mnemonic device to remember your passwords. Tu contraseña bancaria podría contener un signo $ y emoticones en función de cómo te sientes. Something like "R0LL!nG$in1T;)" is secure and can be remembered without too much hassle. Ten en cuenta que esta contraseña no es en realidad una palabra del diccionario, lo que la hace más difícil de piratear.

  • Cambia tus contraseñas con frecuencia, al menos cada 90 días. If you are likely to forget, set a reminder in your calendar or phone.

  •  Utiliza una password manager to make it easier to create and save many unique, strong passwords. Most password keeper programs will generate strong passwords for you, and allow you to organize, access, or share secure passwords with one master login.

Password warnings

  • Don't use your personal information in a password. This includes names, birthdates, anniversaries, or street names.
     
  • No uses la misma contraseña en varios lugares. This includes using the same password with just one or two characters changed. Si alguien piratea tu contraseña en un sitio, tus otras cuentas que usen la misma contraseña se verán comprometidas.
     
  • Avoid common keyboard patterns like qwerty or asdfg.
     
  • No recicles contraseñas que ya usaste anteriormente cuando actualices tu contraseña.

Is your password safe?

You might be wondering if your password is easy to hack. According to NordPass, 17 of the 20 most common passwords can be hacked in less than a second. These common passwords include 123456, admin, password, and 111111. Cybercriminals attempt to hack accounts with a tactic called "password spraying," where they try a list of the most common passwords on different accounts until they get in. Criminals can use your data for a variety of purposes online, including accessing your financial information.

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