To understand what makes a password strong and test various passwords using online password strength checker tools. The goal is to learn best practices in password creation and understand how password complexity protects against common attacks.
- PasswordMeter.com
- Kaspersky Password Checker (optional)
- Google Docs (for organizing screenshots and observations)
| S.No | Password | Strength Score | Tool Used | Feedback Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | kaj123 |
Weak (5%) | passwordmeter.com | Too short; lacks symbols, uppercase letters |
| 2 | Kaj@2024 |
Moderate (45%) | passwordmeter.com | Better structure; still predictable |
| 3 | !Kj_4$Z91o |
Strong (80%) | passwordmeter.com | Complex and unique |
| 4 | Sun$et-R@in_1999! |
Very Strong (95%) | passwordmeter.com | Long and complex, good structure |
| 5 | TheH!llsH@veEyes_42 |
Excellent (98%) | passwordmeter.com | Passphrase-style, highly secure |
📎 All evaluation screenshots are stored in the /[screenshots: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1qSUVVuoFWWkSwd6G9MCltfZIoOTwGqX7 ] ' folder.
Here are the takeaways from this exercise:
- ✅ Longer passwords are significantly more secure.
- ✅ Using mixed characters (uppercase, lowercase, digits, symbols) increases strength.
- 🚫 Avoid common patterns like "123", names, or birthdays.
- ✅ Passphrases (sentence-like passwords) are easier to remember and highly secure.
- ✅ Passwords should be unique per account to avoid credential stuffing.
- ✅ Use password managers to generate and store strong passwords securely.
| Attack Type | Description | Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Brute Force | Tries all possible combinations | Long + complex passwords |
| Dictionary Attack | Uses common wordlists | Avoid real words or patterns |
| Credential Stuffing | Reuses leaked credentials | Use different passwords for each site |
| Phishing | Tricks users into revealing credentials | MFA + user awareness |
- Password Strength
- Brute Force & Dictionary Attacks
- Passphrases
- Authentication Best Practices
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)