Topic: 'Strong' Passwords May Not Be All They're Cracked Up to Be

[sam]

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 This oft-repeated advice may be at best, outdated, and at worst, counterproductive, potentially exposing users to more risk rather than less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

[Clive]

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

[Simon]

So, what are they suggesting instead?

[Clive]

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

[Rik]

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

[Simon]

[sam]

 

[Clive]

Very clever Rik.  And it works! 

[Rik]

It always does, Clive.

[Clive]

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

[Simon]

That means you can afford his camera gear, Clive! 

[Rik]

It would be one way to shift it.

[Clive]