Password security is a critical first line of defense against unauthorized access to your digital life. Effective password security relies on a combination of strong password creation habits, using dedicated tools, and enabling additional layers of security. 

Key Principles of Password Security

• Length and Complexity: The strength of a password largely depends on its length and the variety of characters used. Longer passwords (at least 12-16 characters) that include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters are more resistant to brute-force attacks.

• Uniqueness: Using a different, unique password for every account is essential. If one account is compromised in a data breach, attackers use "credential stuffing" to try those same credentials on your other accounts (email, banking, social media, etc.).

• Unpredictability: Avoid using personal information (birthdays, pet names, street names, etc.) or common dictionary words and keyboard patterns (e.g., "password123", "qwerty"). Attackers use dictionary attacks and social media scouting to guess these easily discoverable passwords.

• Never Share: Your password should only be known by you. Legitimate tech support, IT, or companies will never ask for your password via email or phone cal