The strength of a password is determined by various parameters. The more of these parameters a password includes, the stronger it is. These parameters are numbers, lowercase letters, uppercase letters, and symbols. A password that incorporates all five parameters is considered very strong.

Below is a table showing how long it would take a hacker to brute-force your password. ( check the bottom of the post for the table)

From the table, we can see that it takes significantly longer for a hacker to brute-force a stronger password.

I Have a Strong Password, Yet My Account Was Hacked. Why?

Even if your password includes all five parameters, your account can still be vulnerable. Often, websites prompt users to save their passwords in their Google account for convenience. While this practice can save time and prevent forgotten passwords, it carries risks.

If your Google account is hacked, the hacker can access all your saved passwords. Google accounts can be compromised in various ways, but the most common is through using a Google account to sign up for other services. Many websites offer the option to sign up with a Google account, which is quicker than filling out a long registration form. However, this process grants certain permissions to the website, which can include access to your saved passwords and other sensitive information.

Is Saving Passwords on Google a Bad Practice?

Given the numerous websites and the potential for having different passwords for each, remembering all of them can be challenging. If you choose to save your passwords in your Google account, it is crucial to prioritize the security of your Google account, as the security of your other passwords depends on it. Avoid anything that will compromise the security of your Google account.

Always review the permissions requested by websites when signing up with your Google account. If possible, opt for the traditional sign-up process where you have to fill forms....