Creating Vanity Passwords

The Vanity Plate:

We've all seen license plates that are customized with initials, names, or personal messages. They are sometimes referred to as 'vanity' plates. By taking a combination of letters and numbers, a phrase can be spelled out without using complete words. You can use this method to create passwords, too.

Vanity Examples:

Creating Stronger Passwords	Compound Word Passwords

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