Also, most people create the stupidest passwords in the world. For Example:
- Their name with a number after it
- Their kids name with a number after it
- Their address
- Employee ID Number
- Spouses Name
- etc.
- In the past I have given it out to people
- I hadn't changed it in quite a long time
- It's the same for almost EVERYTHING
So, I reset my password and used all kinds of characters etc so that nobody would be able to crack it. This was a monumental task. How many accounts do I have anyway? TONS! So, I hereby advise others to change their passwords periodically and to make sure their password is strong. Check out the following sites if you need help:
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/create.mspx (How to create strong password)
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/checker.mspx (Test strength of your passwords)
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Oh my. I am concerned. I have never heard that about "password strength" or that I should be worried about security. I have all of my passwords on a post it note on my computer. I also use a sharpie and write them on the back of my bank cards.
I dont even have to tell you what the post it notes say because you read my mind with what people typically use. Except for that one that uses my high school mascot.
Yeah, I've been having some freak out lately that mine aren't different enough. Of course, if I had different passwords for everything, there is no way I'd ever be able to remember them. Then, even I wouldn't be able to log into everything, so how secure would that be? :)
As a side note, I have a great idea on this. Where do you think I can find someone to unload my ideas on and for them to make me a lot of money by implementing them??
So... are you trying to tell me that my 42-24-36 password is not strong??
Don't get it. But thats ok.
don't get either
So, Teri I am concerned. Neither Smith girl gets it. Looks like we are all exposed!
I found that Microsoft Password Checker's algorithm based primarly on words dictionary. Also, I know, algorithm of itsimpl.com based on words dictionary, too. Jetman.
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