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How to Create a Hacker-Proof Password | NOVA | PBS

NOVA PBS Official | April 21, 2025



Your dog’s name, birthday, and zip code do not make secure passwords.

Hackers can crack a 7-character password in seconds. But it can take 100 years to crack a 12-character one when it has letters, numbers and symbols. Here’s one strategy to make one.

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