Data Doctors Radio Program
Good Password Etiquette
Hackers are a devious bunch and will stop at nothing to get into your network and files. Your first line of defense against attack is your password. Too often the importance of the password is taken for granted, rendering your computer easy prey.
Generally, hackers use three common methods to crack a password: brute force, dictionary attacks, and social engineering. Using one - or all three - of these methods can easily reveal a poorly crafted password.
With a little understanding of how passwords are cracked you can begin creating masterful passwords, hardened against such attacks and avoid stolen data and identities. Tune in this weekend as Ken, Brandon, and Chad discuss techniques for great passwords.
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Original Air Date: Sep 16, 2006
This Week's Links
- Lost Windows XP Password
- Protecting Saved Passwords in Firefox
- Creating and Using Strong Passwords
- Secrets to the Best Passwords
- Encrypted Password Generator
- Check the Strength of Your Passwords
- Various Free Password Managers
- Top 10 Most Common Passwords
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Dictionary Attack: A technique for defeating a password or pass phrase by searching a large database of possible words typically derived from a list of words in the dictionary. Generally, dictionary attacks succeed because most people have a tendency to choose passwords which are easy to remember, and typically choose words taken from their native language.
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