How Are Your Passwords?

I’ve been hearing about more hacking attempts these days. The most notable was the attack on Sarah Palin and her Yahoo email account. That was disgusting, but it goes to show you how quickly and easily some things can be hacked.

I try to make my passwords with a combination of numbers, letters, and symbols. Nothing annoys me more than a banking website that only allows you numbers and letters. Are they idiots? Numbers and letters can be hacked in a flash. Hackers use special software that runs combinations at a very high speed. If your password has only numbers and letters, you’re making it easier for your account to be hacked.

Microsoft has a great page that will check the strength of your password for you. It’s here. They’ve also got a page of tips on creating strong passwords, here. I suggest you read it! Don’t give those hackers any more ammunition!