Password Safety & Security

Which of these passwords is the strongest?

• Passw0rd123

• Lastname +

  Birthyear

• $uperL0ng$ecurityP@33w0rd

• qwerty

Answer explanation

The other three options are too basic and are commonly used among individuals

True or False: Using the same password for multiple accounts is encouraged.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Using the same password for multiple accounts poses a major security risk

How frequently should passwords be updated?

• Never

• Once a week

• Once every

  2-3 months

• Once every 5 years

Answer explanation

Updating passwords every 2-3 months provides the best security prevention as once a week is too frequent and once every 5 years is too long

True or False: Using 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) is a secure way of logging in

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Using 2FA enhances the safety of logging in as it requires you to use a password and use a device that is near you to make sure you are the once logging in

What is a good number of passwords to use?

• One per account

• 1-4

• 5-9

• 10-12

Answer explanation

Using one per account is the best way to ensure your data will be safe on other accounts if one password gets breached.

True of False: Length is the most important factor in making a strong password

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The longer the password the better

Which option is the MOST unsafe way to store passwords?

• In your head

• Password Manager

• Texting it to yourself

Answer explanation

Texting your passwords to yourself could be a security risk if someone gets ahold of your phone with malicious intent.

Which password would be stronger?

• A short but complex password

• A long but simple password

Answer explanation

The longer but simple password is stronger due to the fact that it is long and longer passwords are much harder to hack than shorter passwords.

Which age group is most susceptible to using the same passwords for multiple accounts?

• 18-24

• 25-37

• 60+

• 38-59

Answer explanation

Study done by Digital Guardian showed people aged 18-24 are most likely to reuse passwords

Which password is strongest?

• banana38

• @pp13$@r3

  $0ur

• Wi$consin

• bunny101

Answer explanation

The other options aren't as long or complex as "@pp13$@r3$0ur"