Short Explanations Security

004 - Passwords: What are They Good For?

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Show Notes:

  • Don’t re-use passwords across sites
  • How do you even remember each password?
  • Using a password scheme (MyPassw0rd-facebook.com) - This is a bad idea because password cracking software knows this trick and will compromise all of your accounts
  • First: Use your password manager generator
  • Chrome Built in / Firefox built in
  • Cred Stuffing
  • Password Rules
  • WEIRD password rules (8 chars, what?!)
  • Longer is Better
    • *Sharing passwords

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