Password hygiene refers to the best practices for creating and managing secure passwords.
Why it matters:
- Weak or reused passwords cause the majority of account breaches.
Core practices:
- Use long, unique passwords for every account.
- Never reuse passwords — especially across work and personal accounts.
- Use a password manager to store and generate complex passwords.
Pro tip: Passphrases (like “Purple-Horse-Sky-Window”) are both strong and memorable.
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