Putting in a new password? But do not make these 10 mistakes at all

Usually we make a lot of mistakes when entering a new password. Here are 10 common mistakes we make. So do not make these 10 mistakes at all when choosing a new password.

Usually when we put valuables in the house we lock them tightly. How to lock them, passwords for information on social media, banking, e-commerce apps. So how do we lock the house tight .. Passwords should be kept strong as well. Biometric locks must also be enabled to log in with OTPs if possible. But when it comes to setting passwords, we make some mistakes, knowingly or unknowingly. Here are 10 mistakes you should not make when setting a password.

1. Do not use a single password

Some of us use the same password for all services with the intention of forgetting. That is not a good practice. Use different passwords for different apps and services.

2. Do not use old passwords

Do not use the old account password again when deleting an account on any social network or bank and creating another new account. This is because passwords for expired or deleted accounts are sold on the Dark Web.

3. Do not save passwords

Some people save their passwords to things like Gmail and Google Docs. However that is not a good practice. It's as if all your passwords are in danger, even if it's lost its password by mistake.

4. Do not save even in browsers

Google Chrome or other browsers will ask us to save passwords if we log in to any of the websites. Then you do not save them. This is because if someone on your device uses that browser there is a risk that they will know your password.

5. Keep 2-factor authentication

This is useful to protect your account from hackers.

6. Don’t put things like birthdays, anniversaries, important dates

Do not set important dates like this. For example, if your birthday is March 12, do not use passwords such as 1203 or 0312.

7. Do not even put names as passwords

Do not use the names of cars, planes, celebrities, or friends as passwords. Hackers were the first to use such names.

8. Do not use phone numbers

Most people use their phone numbers as passwords. Using phone numbers when entering passwords is also a big mistake,

9. Keep changing passwords

Your passwords should always change. Otherwise your account is at risk of being hacked.

10. Do not even use Aadhaar card number

This is the biggest mistake we make when entering a password. Do not enter Aadhaar number, PAN number, government certification numbers.