Current research indicates that a long, random string of words, such as correct horse battery staple is more secure than a random series of letters, numbers, and symbols that is short enough to be remembered.

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This is true. A long, random string of words is easier for humans to remember and harder for computers to crack through brute force attacks. It is also less likely to be susceptible to dictionary attacks compared to passwords that include common words, phrases, or predictable patterns of characters.

Current Research Indicates That a Long, Random String of Words