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I'm a cybersecurity expert – why passwords should always be at least 11 characters

Cyber ​​security experts have revealed the real reason why passwords are 11 characters long.

According to Kaitlin, hackers are constantly evolving their tactics, making it easier than ever to break code. Talking about

TikTok,@cybersecuritygirlsaid her best tip for all online users is to have a good password.  

This is because you can guess a 6-character and 7-character password in just one second.  

An 8-character password can be predicted in just over an hour.

And if that didn't scare you, Katlin revealed that you could guess a 9-character password in just 3 days. This may expose online security.

As a result, TikToker recommends using a password that contains 11 characters.

She said that passwords must include letters, letters and symbols, and exclude known words and names.

She added that such a combination could take about 41 hours for a hacker to crack, making it virtually impossible to resolve.

After the expert warned that the personal data ofcould be stolendue to a weak computer password.

According to a Uswitch.com study, one of the biggest mistakes people make is the simple act of manually writing down a password on paper, Express says} Was reported.

Uswitch advises you to never write down your password, whether it is written on paper or stored in your computer's email.

Another common mistake people make is to use common phrases and patterns such as "12345" and "qwerty". 

These types of code may be part of the first combination of digital intruders may attempt to access the digital world.

 Another error that experts say should be avoided if you want to protect your account from hackers is to include personal information.

Instead, you need to find a way to translate the information or phrases you remember into chords.

This example provided by Express is T3rRy550c1alMed! This is Ac1234 (Terrys Social Media Account).

In other technical news, WhatsApp users are warned to change settings immediately in the face of hacking concerns.

In addition, Google was accused of being "messed up" after it was discovered that the innocent two-word searchofbrought a Nazi memorabilia.