This is an archive article published on May 5, 2022
On World Password Day, Uttarakhand Police refers to Elon Musk’s son
World Password Day is observed each year on the first Thursday of May to promote cybersecurity.
Netizens were left scratching their heads after the world's richest person named his son 'X Æ A-12’ in 2020 and now the Uttarakhand Police have used it to promote cybersecurity.
Uttarakhand Police Thursday urged netizens to set strong passwords on World Password Day for “optimal digital security” and added an Elon Musk twist.
The police force asked internet users to make sure passwords are difficult as the name of the Tesla CEO’s son. In a quirky way, Uttarakhand police asked, “Elon Musk named his son X Æ A-Xiiand you cannot think of a strong and reliable password?”
Netizens were left scratching their heads after the world’s richest person named his son ‘X Æ A-12’ in 2020 and now the Uttarakhand Police have used it to promote cybersecurity.
World Password Day is observed each year on the first Thursday of May to promote cybersecurity. As per nationaldaycalender, Intel Security declared World Password Day in May 2013, inspired by security researcher Mark Burnett’s idea.
A strong password is crucial for preventing attacks by cybercriminals. One may avoid phishing attacks by not reusing the same password, setting up two-factor authentication and taking up online security checkups by Google.
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The unusual name of Elon Musk and his partner Claire Grimes’ son, X Æ A-12, grabbed attention online in 2020. The SpaceX CEO had even explained the meaning of the name and the way to pronounce the name in a viral podcast with American comedian Joe Rogan.
Netizens were left scratching their heads after the world's richest person named his son 'X Æ A-12’ in 2020 and now the Uttarakhand Police have used it to promote cybersecurity. 
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