Our “how secure is your password” tool above checks users’ passwords against a database of common weak passwords. It evaluates each password based on key factors such as:
- Number of characters: The password should have at least eight to 10 passwords, but 16 to 20 characters is ideal.
- Combinations: The password should include a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols rather than a phrase. Each character has an associated numerical value, and these characters are summed to create a grand total.
- Uniqueness: The password shouldn’t be repetitive in terms of its characters, with unique combinations instead.
Using these factors, the tool scores each password and converts this score into the amount of time it would take a computer to crack this password. For example, the password “f0JB^B5sjmXl” would take a computer 34,000 years to crack.
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