Why Do Accounts Get Hacked?
Most breaches don't happen through sophisticated attacks but through weak or reused passwords. Cracking crews run lists of billions of previously leaked passwords against millions of accounts automatically. If your password appears in any old leak — your account is effectively open.
Golden Rules of a Strong Password
Rule one: length beats complexity. A random 16-character password is millions of times stronger than a complex 8-character one. Rule two: never reuse passwords across sites — one breach then unlocks everything. Rule three: avoid personal information; your birthdate and pet's name are tried first.
The Practical Solution: Generator + Password Manager
Don't invent passwords in your head — human memory drifts toward predictable patterns. Use our [free password generator](/en/tools/password-generator) for truly random strings, then store them in a reputable password manager. You get a strong unique password per account without memorizing anything.
The Extra Layer: Two-Factor Authentication
Even the strongest password can leak from a service itself. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on every account that supports it — preferably via authenticator app rather than SMS. Even with a leaked password, no one gets in without your device.