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Title: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: sam on April 28, 2010, 03:35

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A recent headline in a major news outlet announced, “Please do not change your password” because, as the sub-head teased, “it’s a waste of your time.” The paper cited in the story is the latest salvo questioning a certain orthodoxy about computer security—that strong, cryptic passwords are the keystone to personal security online. This oft-repeated advice may be at best, outdated, and at worst, counterproductive, potentially exposing users to more risk rather than less

http://esecurityplanet.com/features/article.php/3878821/Strong-Passwords-May-Not-Be-All-Theyre-Cracked-Up-to-Be.htm

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Clive on April 28, 2010, 08:49

I read about that last week.  It certainly makes you sit up and think! 

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Simon on April 28, 2010, 10:33

So, what are they suggesting instead?

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Clive on April 28, 2010, 13:01

We all post our bank passwords in an open forum.  You start first.   :devil:

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Rik on April 28, 2010, 13:11

**********

At least, that's what's showing on the screen.  :o:

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Simon on April 28, 2010, 13:12

;D

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: sam on April 28, 2010, 14:09

 :laugh:

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Clive on April 28, 2010, 17:22

Very clever Rik.  And it works! 

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Rik on April 28, 2010, 17:57

It always does, Clive. :)

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Clive on April 28, 2010, 20:10

Hope you don't mind, I've just transferred 2 grand into my account.   ;D

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Simon on April 28, 2010, 21:54

That means you can afford his camera gear, Clive!  ;D

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Rik on April 29, 2010, 08:54

It would be one way to shift it. :)

Title: Re: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be
Post by: Clive on April 29, 2010, 09:58

 :haha: