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How to choose a strong PIN

How to Choose a Strong PIN and Avoid Weak Ones

A PIN guards your phone, your SIM, your bank card and sometimes your front door, yet most people pick one in seconds and never think about it again. The trouble is that a weak PIN is cracked just as fast. Our GetMyPassword team explains how to ...

What is password entropy and why it matters

What Is Password Entropy and Why It Matters

What is a password salt and why it matters

What Is a Password Salt and Why It Matters

How to answer security questions safely

How to Answer Security Questions Safely

What is single sign-on

What Is Single Sign-On (SSO)? Pros, Cons and Safety

Should you change passwords regularly

Should You Change Your Passwords Regularly? The Truth About Rotation

What a passphrase is and why it beats a password

What Is a Passphrase and Why It Beats a Password

How to share a password safely

How to Share a Password Safely Without the Risk

How secure is my password and how to check

How Secure Is My Password? How to Check It Safely

How to create a memorable, secure username

How to Create a Username That Is Memorable and Secure

What a brute-force attack is and how to stop one

What Is a Brute-Force Attack and How to Stop One

What an alphanumeric password is and how to create one

What Is an Alphanumeric Password and How to Create a Strong One

How to remember strong passwords

How to Remember Your Passwords Without Reusing Weak Ones