Password alarm: How to protect your data from cyber chaos!

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Password alarm: How to protect your data from cyber chaos!

Stuttgart, Deutschland - Creating a password can be an art for itself-and not only the users of online services know that! Reports from ZDF There are clear guidelines that users have to follow in order to reliably protect their accounts. Passwords must be at least eight characters long and contain a mixture of capital letters, small letters and digits. But what happens if you encounter error messages when registering? Often it says: "When entering the password, an error occurred. Please check the spelling and try again." These frustrating communications often appear, if only a small aspect, such as the spelling or the selection of the username.

The meaning of safe passwords

Why the exact requirements for passwords are so important, a report by Feeddi : Depending on the platform, different special characters can be allowed or forbidden in passwords. The common permitted signs include points, commas, dollar signs and many more. A safe password is not only necessary, but should also consist of at least 12 characters and no personal information that can be easily guessed. The goal? Protection against unauthorized access!

Important information to the users: Regardless of whether when creating a account or setting up a password, understanding the specific requirements of the respective platform can make up the difference between a successful registration attempt and frustrating error messages. The creation of passwords is the first line of defense against cyber attacks - and everyone should encounter this obligation with seriousness!

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