A Password Library
May 20, 2011
Some search systems require log ins. We wanted to pass along what we call a “password library.” Jimmy Ruska gives us a password library update in “Most Common Passwords List from 3 Databases.” We submit this link for your reference.
Writes Ruska,
There has been three instances that I know of where a significant number of hacked account passwords have been publicly released. I have obtained the lists and made a thorough analysis of each of them, including the most common passwords and character frequencies.
Scanning the lists, it’s amazing how many easily hackable choices people use. For example, 123456, password, and letmein feature prominently. Why bother having a password if you don’t take it seriously?
Try a word or phrase that you can remember but that can’t be easily linked to you. Then throw in some numbers and special characters. One technique to help you remember is to replace letters with similar l00king choic3s. This does slow down hacking software considerably. So does using the maximum number of characters.
Remember—the lazy ones are the first victims.
Cynthia Murrell, May 20, 2011
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