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* Use a combination of '''upper'''- and '''lowercase letters''' mixed with '''digits''' and special characters like '''!#%&'''. | * Use a combination of '''upper'''- and '''lowercase letters''' mixed with '''digits''' and special characters like '''!#%&'''. | ||
* Do not use words which can be found in a dictionary. Dictionary password attacks is a most effective way of breaking passwords. | * Do not use words which can be found in a dictionary. Dictionary password attacks is a most effective way of breaking passwords. | ||
* Ensure your password have a reasonable length of at least 8 characters and | * Ensure your password have a reasonable length of at least 8 characters and preferably more. | ||
You might think it is easier for you to have the same password for your superuser and root account since you are the only one using the system. You are in charge but be advised that you might weaken your security since you will not know when your system in response to an action to be performed is asking for your superuser pass or your root pass. | You might think it is easier for you to have the same password for your superuser and root account since you are the only one using the system. You are in charge but be advised that you might weaken your security since you will not know when your system in response to an action to be performed is asking for your superuser pass or your root pass. | ||