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docmojo
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03.23.08 (6 months ago)
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the way i create a strong password is by using '0' (zero) for 'O' (alphabet).... '1' or '!' for 'i'... $ for s.... @ for 'a'...
this way one shall be using alphabets, numbers and special characters as password... strong naa??!!
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BGM
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03.24.08 (6 months ago)
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Yes its a lot more safe.
Most of the password recovery softwares takes a lot more time when they are faced with such passwords.
But do make sure you write it some where (keep it in a secure n locked location), otherwise you may forget it.
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BGM
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Some more points
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03.24.08 (6 months ago)
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Choosing Passwords
* Passwords must contain at least six characters.
* The password must contain a a mixture of upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number.
* Passwords may not contain the username, first name or last name.
* Passwords should not include well known names or identification numbers.
* Birthdays or Social Security numbers must not be used.
* Passwords may not include common words from an English dictionary or foreign-language dictionary.
* Passwords may not contain commonly used proper names, including the name of any fictional character or place.
* When a password is reset, it must not duplicate the previous password.
* Passwords are case sensitive, so "password" is not the same as "PASSWORD".
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Akil
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Re: FAQ: How to create a Strong Password?
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05.23.08 (4 months ago)
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| BGM wrote: |
Password Cracking has become very common these days,
So its upto us to use a strong password.
Examples of weak passwords include,
* blank (none)
* the word "password", "passcode", "admin" and their derivates
* the user's name or <a href="modules.php?name=Your_Account"><b>Sign In</b></a> name
* the name of their significant other or another relative
* their birthplace or date of birth
* a pet's name
* automobile licence plate number
* a simple modification of one of the preceding, such as suffixing a digit or reversing the order of the letters.
* a row of letters from a standard keyboard layout (eg, the qwerty keyboard -- qwerty itself, asdf, or qwertyuiop) |
One more example of weak password is any word that is available in a language dictionary!
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Akil
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05.23.08 (4 months ago)
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One strong password is:
Using logical sequence of letters and numbers.
For example you could modify your name itself...
Let me demonstrate using "name"
N123a456M890e
All I did was simple logical one. I used NaMe with numbers in sequence. You could vary it as Na<number sequence>Me or any combi thereof. You are less likely to forget any such logical password.!
Or you can combine your phone number with name or....
well the ideas are countless.
The most secure password is a password that is often changed. This applies to most secure transactions/accounts online/in real life!!!
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06.22.08 (3 months ago)
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good advice
thanks
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