Post by PinkFloydYoshi on Dec 22, 2005 18:33:25 GMT -5
Even though it's Christmas, a script kiddies work is never ending. Therefore, as I posted over at tyfn, here's a little advice on password security.
Bear in mind 98% of all network security related problems are caused by bad passwords.
Are our passwords good enough? If not, change them.
Use this as a guide to checking how easy or difficult your password is.
www.certainkey.com/demos/password/
Just done one of mine, and apparently, it'll take 17 million days to crack. One of my other passwords would apparently take 989 million days to crack. I'm secure.
Wow, try shoving this in: 1>a;ZSbjG6?ye
Thats the result you want.
The days to crack is an estimate, obviously, but it gives you an idea of the sort of standard you're aiming for. The more complex it is, the better. There should be all ticks in the boxes, at least.
Bear in mind 98% of all network security related problems are caused by bad passwords.
Are our passwords good enough? If not, change them.
Use this as a guide to checking how easy or difficult your password is.
www.certainkey.com/demos/password/
Just done one of mine, and apparently, it'll take 17 million days to crack. One of my other passwords would apparently take 989 million days to crack. I'm secure.
Wow, try shoving this in: 1>a;ZSbjG6?ye
Thats the result you want.
The days to crack is an estimate, obviously, but it gives you an idea of the sort of standard you're aiming for. The more complex it is, the better. There should be all ticks in the boxes, at least.
Those passwords are insane! I never knew you could use symbols in your passwords. 
