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Rules to Follow for Strong Passwords In 2024, most security companies and online organizations recommend that all passwords be 12–16 characters and always use a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Unfortunately, not all services allow the use of symbols. However, be sure to at least try to include a basic symbol like an exclamation mark or question mark if possible. However, don’t just use numbers and symbols for simple letter substitutions. Hackers are wise to that approach, and the tools they use account for the fact that many folks use zeros for the letter “O” and exclamation marks to replace I’s and L’s. Some folks may think it’s clever, but a password like “H3!!0” is just as weak as the word “Hello.” Beyond length and complexity, additional rules for strong passwords include: • Variety: Avoid known words that can be found in a dictionary • Non-sequential numbers: Randomize the order of numbers. Do not use sequential numbers like 1234.