SaveMy.pw - Password Safety Guide

Why Password Security Matters

In 2025, over 24 billion username/password combinations were leaked in data breaches. If you reuse passwords across sites, a single breach can compromise every account you have.

The good news: following a few simple rules makes you virtually immune to the most common attacks.

Password Strength Examples

password123 Cracked instantly

Fluffy2019! ~3 hours

T#9kL$mP2x@w ~400 years

correct-horse-battery-staple ~550 years (and memorable!)

Mj4!kR9#nL2$bW7@pQ5 ~trillions of years

Crack times estimated against modern GPU-based attacks (2026 hardware).

The Rules

DO

Use a unique password for every account
Use a password manager
Make passwords at least 16 characters
Use passphrases (random words strung together)
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) everywhere
Use biometric login where available

DON'T

Reuse passwords across sites
Use personal info (names, birthdays, pets)
Use common substitutions (@ for a, 3 for e)
Store passwords in plain text files
Share passwords via email or text
Use "Remember me" on shared computers

7 Steps to Password Safety

1

Get a Password Manager

Let software generate and remember complex passwords. You only need to remember one master password.

2

Create a Strong Master Password

Use a passphrase: 4-6 random words you can visualise. "purple-elephant-dances-moonlight" is both strong and memorable.

3

Enable 2FA Everywhere

Use an authenticator app (not SMS) for your email, banking, and social media. It stops 99% of account takeover attempts.

4

Check for Breaches

Visit haveibeenpwned.com to see if your email appears in known data breaches. Change those passwords immediately.

5

Use Unique Passwords

Every account gets its own password. Your password manager handles this automatically - let it do the work.

6

Secure Your Email First

Your email is the master key - it can reset every other password. Give it the strongest password and enable 2FA.

7

Stay Sceptical

No legitimate company will ask for your password by email. If a link looks suspicious, go directly to the website instead of clicking.

Recommended Password Managers

Manager	Price	Best For	Platforms
Bitwarden	Free / $10/yr	Best free option, open source	All platforms
1Password	$36/yr	Best overall experience	All platforms
Proton Pass	Free / $24/yr	Privacy-focused, email aliases	All platforms
Apple Passwords	Free (built-in)	Apple ecosystem users	Apple + Windows

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