It is impossible to create a totally safe online account. However, by following a few simple rules when creating passwords for your accounts, you can greatly lessen the chance that someone will hack into your private accounts.
- Use at least six characters. The more, the better.
- Use at least one uppercase letter.
- Use at least one lowercase letter.
- Use at least one number.
- Use at least one symbol: !@$%&*_ (others may be used but some symbols could cause issues with other programs)
- Spaces cause problems so don't use them.
- Avoid repeating characters like 1234, 9876, abcd, zyxw, etc.
- Consider using a phrase as a password. Create a password something like ICanCr8SecureP@ssW@rds! (I can create secure passwords!)
- Use different passwords for each device or account that you own.