subject: Using and Creating Secure Passwords [print this page] The longer your passwords and the more special characters they contain, the better the security level of your passwords, meaning it'll be much more difficult for hackers or anyone else to be able to guess' or break' your personal passwords. I know, the problem with these kinds of passwords is that they are difficult to memorize, however there are many automatic and highly secure password management solutions out there on the Web that enable you manage all your passwords no matter how secure or complex they might be.