Simple emoji password trick makes your accounts impenetrable

Creating a “strong password” that meets the criteria can be frustrating – it will likely include at least one number, symbol, or uppercase letter.

Tech experts have shared a simple trick that helps create an airtight passcode because hackers have to go through about 3,700 variables to crack it — adding emojis to the mix.

There are over 3,600 emojis standardized in Unicode, and using up to five emojis is the equivalent of a regular nine-character password, or seven emojis is the equivalent of a strong 13-character “normal” password.

Besides creating a nearly unbreakable password, people may find it easier to remember strange symbols rather than a “meaningless jumble of letters and numbers.”

The suggestion comes from Stan Kaminsky, of cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, who shared a “life hack” in a file. Blog post.

“Hacking tools and various password cracking dictionaries include combinations of words, numbers, and common substitutions such as E1iteP4$$w0rd,” Kaminsky wrote.

“So, when an attacker comes across a leaked password database, it’s very likely that your password-protected account (insert ‘I think I can fly’ emoji) is very secure.

He noted that creating a phrase using emojis is the best way to use them in passwords.

For example, you can create book and movie titles, such as “Alice in Wonderland,” using a girl, a bunny, a hole, and a top hat.

The technology expert pointed out that creating a phrase using emojis is the best way to use them in passwords. For example, you can create book titles, such as “Alice in Wonderland,” using a girl, a rabbit, a hole, and a top hat (pictured)

However, Kaminsky cautioned that using emojis in your passcode is a downside, as small images can slow down the login process because they are more difficult to enter than letters, numbers, and symbols.

However, Kaminsky cautioned that using emojis in your passcode is a downside, as small images can slow down the login process because they are more difficult to enter than letters, numbers, and symbols.

“On smartphones, entering emojis is simple in itself,” he added.

“However, on desktops, it can be a bit more annoying – but not excessively so (see below for details).” In any case, you will have to find the emoji you need in a long list, making sure to choose the right one among many similar ones.

“If you’re on a cross-platform, remember to check that you can enter these emojis on both your computer and smartphone for all the services you use.”

Another problem is that people have favorite emojis that they use on social media, and a bad actor following your every move will likely try to use them to break your code.