For years, the standard advice for creating a "strong" password was simple: make it long, and add a number and a special character. But what if we told you that a password like P@ssword123! is actually very weak? Let's look at what really matters for password security today.
Beyond Length: The Problem of Predictability
Modern password-cracking software doesn't just guess randomly. It uses massive lists of common passwords, dictionary words, and predictable patterns. A truly strong password must be unpredictable.
Here are common weaknesses that advanced tools can spot:
- Dictionary Words: Passwords based on common words (e.g., "sunshine," "dragon") are easy to guess.
- Simple Substitutions: Swapping letters for similar-looking symbols (like 'a' for '@' or 'o' for '0') is a trick that cracking tools have known about for years.
P@sswordis no more secure thanpassword. - Keyboard Patterns: Sequences like
qwertyorasdfghjklare among the first things a cracking program will try.
The Easiest Way to Check for Weaknesses
How can you be sure your password doesn't contain a hidden, predictable weakness? A simple length check isn't enough. You need a tool that can analyze your password against these common patterns.
Our tool uses an advanced library to check your password against dictionaries, common patterns, and more to give you a true measure of its strength.