Once upon a bright-screened day, curious Goldilocks went online to play.
She found three accounts on a learning site — each with a lock to keep things right.
The first password was tiny and quick: "1234" — it did the trick.
"So easy to type!" Goldilocks cheered, but a little worry soon appeared.
A sneaky night-hacker guessed it fast, and Goldilocks’ profile didn’t last.
The second password looked much better: "Goldi2024" — a name and a number, clever.
It lasted longer than the first one had, but a friend nearby guessed it — oh, too bad!
Names and dates are easy to find; they’re not a lock that’s strong and kind.
The third password was long and fun — a secret phrase like "Sunny-Cat-Blue-Moon-!7".
Goldilocks smiled, "This feels just right!" — it was unique, long, and bright.
She added a tiny extra lock: a code sent to her phone (two-step login, known as 2FA).
Now even if someone guessed bits of the phrase, the code would stop the chase.
Goldilocks learned to make passwords hard to guess — long, random, and full of zest.
She used a password manager (a safe box for keys) so she wouldn’t forget or lose them with ease.
What Goldilocks Learned
Short or simple passwords are easy to break — make yours long and hard to fake.
Avoid names, birthdays, or common words that others might try.
Use a passphrase or mix of letters, numbers, and symbols — something only you know.
Turn on two-step verification (2FA) to add another lock that helps passwords grow.
Keep passwords secret and use a password manager if you have many accounts to keep.
Quick Safety Tips
- Make your password at least 12 characters long — passphrases are great!
- Use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols if you can.
- Never share your passwords with friends — keep them secret.
- Turn on two-step verification (2FA) for extra protection.
- Use a password manager (with an adult's help) so you don’t need to remember them all.
- Change passwords if a website tells you there was a problem or a hack.