Yeah, yeah, yeah … have a strong password.
How many times have you heard this advice?
As it turns out, having solid cyber security is more than just having a hard to crack password.
There are some other things to consider as well:
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Are you going to be updating and changing some passwords now?
(I am.)
[via Killer Infographics]
Adam Shields says
I read somewhere that the best thing to do for passwords (if allowed) is to write a full sentence. The article was suggesting that current tech around password breakers is to look for strange combinations of letters and numbers that were 8 characters. But virtually nothing could crack a 150-200 letter password. The problem is actually typing them in every time and the many sites that would not allow a password like that.
Eric Dye says
If they did, it would make remembering passwords a little easier and make them harder to crack. Hmmmm … maybe password web tech needs to be re-evaluated to be more “human.” Open sesame?
Ken Rosentrater says
I have over 300 accounts and a different password for each. The passwords are generated; I don’t have to remember any of them. I use Roboform. Not only does it generate passwords and store them safely, it fills out forms for me. I don’t see why everyone doesn’t use something like this.
Eric Dye says
Sounds cool!
I know a lot of people use 1Password.
I’ll have to check this out!