Protect your account! Microsoft prohibits users from setting passwords that are easily guessed.

  

Computer Store News: Microsoft is actively prohibiting users from using weak passwords. Microsoft adopts the "dynamic prohibition" approach, which means that if the password used by your account appears in the list of the most commonly used/stolen passwords in Microsoft, then Microsoft will force you to create a more complex password. The practice will apply to Microsoft accounts, as well as Azure's AD services. In addition, when users can't remember their passwords and repeat attempts too many times, Microsoft will continue to use its lock mode to prevent hackers from guessing password attacks. According to the company, this approach can reduce hacker time by 54%. Microsoft has also written a research paper for this purpose. However, if you don't have time to read, please keep this in mind: Microsoft requires users to set a password of at least 8 characters long, using symbols and /or numbers in it, preferably with uppercase and lowercase letters, and no longer use them in passwords. The name of the pet. For users who are seriously insecure, Microsoft recommends using two-factor authentication.

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