An xkcd cartoon reveals something technical that is true but as yet not known well, and
It lets us know that relief regarding creating and remembering passwords will some day come, even though it might take a dozen years!
One thing to expect along the way is that, as these stupid and worthless password construction rules relax, eventually it will be recognized that there is less need to change passwords as often as is now thought.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
Use the name of Frank Zappa songs and albums- easy to remember (if you're a fan) and it's doubtful that anyone who doesn't know you will guess them. I checked one in that link and it showed that someone would need 4 sextillion years to crack it.
My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
On November 22, 2019 at 21:09, Trunk-Slammer -Supreme said...
Problem is, most places require the addition of at least one capital letter and one or two numbers. and I doubt that will change anytime soon.
You are directly reporting on the problem: due to the "rules" set up so long ago, rules that don't reflect a truly difficult means of password construction, we have to put things into passwords that do not make passwords more secure.
The policy-makers in IT at "Most places" have to change the requirements to reflect this truth.
On November 23, 2019 at 05:20, highfigh said...
Use the name of Frank Zappa songs and albums- easy to remember (if you're a fan)
That's pretty funny. "Hot Rats" is the only one that comes to mind offhand, but surely any sensible password detector would veer away from that! Something with Suzy Creamcheese in it also would not immediately be guessed.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
Don't forget Fink Ployd. A sure-fire password would be their song title
"Several Species Of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together In A Cave And Grooving With A Pict."
This tune also is a GREAT example of how surroundy Pro Logic could be!
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
On November 23, 2019 at 10:47, Ernie Gilman said...
You are directly reporting on the problem: due to the "rules" set up so long ago, rules that don't reflect a truly difficult means of password construction, we have to put things into passwords that do not make passwords more secure.
The policy-makers in IT at "Most places" have to change the requirements to reflect this truth.
That's pretty funny. "Hot Rats" is the only one that comes to mind offhand, but surely any sensible password detector would veer away from that! Something with Suzy Creamcheese in it also would not immediately be guessed.
The 'How Secure' site showed that 'hotrats' would be cracked instantly, whereas 'Don'tYouEverWashThatThing?' would take 1 nonillion years without the outside apostrophes.
Yes, it's not for everybody, but it's actually a song-
My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
Another possible password comes from The Good Doctor.
"Ready the bot shears."
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
I don't know much about this, but seems like the bigger risk for passwords these days isn't brute force hacking, but security breaches where institutions and e-commerce sites are hacked to gain access to the database with your personal information and passwords.
On November 24, 2019 at 18:59, Ernie Gilman said...
Another possible password comes from The Good Doctor.
"Ready the hot shears."
edit: fixed spelling.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
On November 24, 2019 at 20:11, SB Smarthomes said...
I don't know much about this, but seems like the bigger risk for passwords these days isn't brute force hacking, but security breaches where institutions and e-commerce sites are hacked to gain access to the database with your personal information and passwords.
On November 24, 2019 at 20:11, SB Smarthomes said...
I don't know much about this, but seems like the bigger risk for passwords these days isn't brute force hacking, but security breaches where institutions and e-commerce sites are hacked to gain access to the database with your personal information and passwords.
Exactly. And then after the hack they impose new rules that make you put in an even more complicated password, and change it more frequently, as if it was your "weak" password's fault that they were hacked!
I gotta say, I would have preferred for this not to pop up without some kind of work....
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
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