SplashData has released its list of the worst passwords of 2019, with “dragon” making the list. I also offer some basic password creation/management tips.
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“Donald” among the 25 worst passwords of 2018
“Donald” has made SplashData’s list of the 25 worst passwords of 2018. Here’s more reminders of what not to do for creating and using passwords.
The NIST’s updated password advice: use passphrases
The long-standing password creation advice has had a major update by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Their new advice? Passphrases.
Tips to improve personal online security
Online security has become an increasingly bigger issue recently. Here’s some tips on how to improve one’s own online security.
What’re the advantages of two-factor authentication?
Two-factor authentication (2FA for short) has gained traction in recent years. This is thanks to an increased focus on online security, plus a response to some of passwords’ downsides.
Yahoo reports a security breach; it’s password-changing time
Yet another security breach has happened, and this time, the victim’s Yahoo. Yahoo’s reported that a security breach has led to a whopping 500 million users’ information stolen. Once again, it’s time to change passwords.
Dropbox, Last.fm both report it’s password reset time
Dropbox and Last.fm both gave very long overdue updates on password security breaches that were first reported on back in 2012. As usual for such incidents, it’s strongly advised users change their passwords.
“Star Wars” among the 25 worst passwords of 2015
Everyone loves “Star Wars.” Unfortunately, everyone also loves short passwords. Hence, several “Star Wars” related entries have made the list[…]
LastPass reports a security breach, time to change your master password
Popular cloud-based password management service LastPass has reported a breach of its servers, with some information stolen. While it’s not[…]
The World’s Finest make the world’s worst passwords in 2014
“Your two favorite heroes in one list of lousy passwords!” While the World’s Finest team of Batman and Superman have[…]