Using three random words is safer than using complex passwords, NCSC says

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Using three random words is safer than using complex passwords
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Using three random words is safer than using complex passwords

If you can't use a password manager, three random words make a strong password that's easy to remember

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is advising the public to use three random yet memorable words to create passwords, instead of using passwords containing a series of random character...

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