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Why Passwords Matter

Do you have a password? (Type your answer on paper or think about it!)

Do not type or write your answer. This is a trick question!

Multiple Choice: Where are passwords used? (Choose all that apply)

Scenario

Your friend says: "Just use 123456 as your password. It's super easy!"

What do you think will happen if you use that password?

Bad Password Practices

1. Using “123456” or “password”.
2. Using names or birthdays.
3. Sharing your password with friends.

Question: Why is sharing a simple password dangerous?

Strong Password Practices

• Use 12+ characters
• Mix UPPER/lower case, numbers, symbols
• Use passphrases like "CookiesAre$Awesome99"

Question: What makes a password hard to guess?

Sharing Passwords

Who should you share your password with?

• ✅ Parents
• ❌ Friends
• ❌ Strangers
• ❌ Everyone at school

Multiple Choice: Who is the safest person to share your password with?

• A. Your best friend
• B. A classmate
• C. Your parents
• D. A stranger online

Do's and Don'ts

• ✅ Do share with parents only
• ❌ Don’t share with friends
• ❌ Don’t write it on your hand or desk

Writing Down Passwords

Where should you keep your password?

• ❌ On a sticky note
• ✅ In a password manager
• ❌ On your hand
• ✅ Memorized safely

Multiple Choice: What is the safest way to store your password?

• A. Text it to yourself
• B. Save it in a secure password manager
• C. Write it on a sticky note
• D. Share it with your group chat

Do's and Don'ts

• ✅ Do store passwords in a safe way
• ❌ Don’t post or message your password

Helpful Password Tools

• Check your password strength
• Make strong passwords
• See how passwords get cracked

Final Score

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