Andrew Lim is a seventh grader at Los Nietos STEAM Academy. He’s an active member of the MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) program, Cybersecurity Club, and competes in CyberPatriot specializing in Linux security.  Andrew is a rated US Chess Federation player, who has won many tournaments. He is passionate about cybersecurity and  aspires to build a career in the field.

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Smarter Ways to Stay Safe Online by Building Better Passwords

Strong passwords are essential to keeping personal information safe, especially online. Studies show that weak passwords contribute to around 80% of data breaches, meaning most security issues are due to easy-to-guess passwords. Using simple or common passwords like "123456" or "password" makes it much easier for hackers to break into accounts. A strong password, ideally a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, can prevent most of these problems. Fun fact: a password with 12 random characters would take millions of years for a hacker to guess! 

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