Passwords (also known as passcodes) are something we use daily. Often, we forget them and turn to notes to recall them. However, it’s extremely important to use secure passwords, especially for critical services such as accessing your web banking account or logging into TAXIS system.
A good practice in such cases is to use passwords that are at least 10 characters long. However, it’s important to note that a password should not consist of only letters or only numbers. A skilled hacker today can crack a 12-digit numeric-only password in just 2 seconds.
In contrast, complex passwords make things much difficult. For example, a password that is 11 characters long and includes numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, and symbols would take a hacker approximately 34 years to crack. (Source: https://www.hivesystems.io/)
A recent survey conducted by Safety.com among 1,210 U.S. residents examined the length and complexity of their passwords. The results showed that the majority (67.3%) of respondents use passwords shorter than nine characters. Some even reported (7.8%) using passwords that were four characters or fewer.
A password best practice is to include a mix of numbers, lowercase and uppercase letters, and special characters. The longer and more complex your password is, the more time it will take for a hacker to crack it.
