Lesson 2: Building Strong Passwords

Introduction

Passwords are the keys to your online life. A weak password is like leaving your house unlocked — it makes life easy for intruders. Strong passwords keep your accounts safe from hackers and scammers.

What makes a strong password?

• Length matters: At least 12 characters.
• Mix it up: Use uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
• Avoid obvious stuff: No names, birthdays, or “123456.”
• Unique for each account: Don’t reuse the same password everywhere.
• Use a password manager: Free tools like Bitwarden or KeePass remember them for you.

Activity 1: Strong or Weak?

Test your knowledge by dragging each password into the correct category.

Activity 2: Password Rules Recap

Fill in the blanks to check if you remember the golden rules for password safety.

Reflection

Think about your own online accounts:

• Which of your passwords would you rate as weak?
• What’s one account you should change today to make it more secure?

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