Technology & Computer Programming

 Rules to Internet Security:Check the Strength of Passwords

In today’s technology-powered world, everything from our emails, social networking sites to our Internet banking details is protected by invisible walls built on code, accessible by us with a string of characters, also known as the password.

And why not? You get easy access to it regardless of where you go, where you are, and let’s not forget the convenience of not having to queue up to settle your banking and official matters (that electricity bill isn’t going to pay itself).

Creating a Strong password

So passwords are important, but do you know what makes for a strong password? The general census, which is available everywhere on the Net, and I mean everywhere, is that it should NOT

• contain words that can be found in the dictionary,
  
• be in sequence or in repeated characters.
  
• contain particulars about your name, birth dates, social security, passport, driver’s license or any identifying documents. The same goes for details of your close family members.
  

 

Check the Strength of your Password 

How Secure is My Password

This site will tell you how long it takes for the computing power of a normal desktop PC to crack your password. The longer the time displayed, the stronger your password

Test Your Password

Another password strength checker that tells you where your password stands on 4 levels of security. Just for the fun of it, try to make a password that will give you a BEST reading like what you see below. A long password does not automatically ensures you get a BEST reading.