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Password strength

Have you ever had to pick a password to log into a computer or website? Well, just like how you need a key to unlock your house, you need a password to unlock your online accounts.

But some passwords are stronger than others. A strong password is like a super-strong lock on your house door. It keeps bad guys out and your belongings safe inside your house.

A good password should be long, with lots of letters, numbers, and symbols. Think of it as making a secret code that only you can crack so no one else can access your accounts.

The weakest kind of passwords are easy to guess or something that everyone already knows like “password” or “1234”. If your password is too easy to guess, others could hack your accounts and steal your personal information.

So always remember to pick strong passwords that no one else can guess, and update them often to keep your accounts safe!
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