Chris Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Don't be stupid and anwser it! When was the last time you changed your password, for, email, Instant messaging, Forums ;-), Online banking anything you can think of that will mean you will have to enter a password? I'm gussing NEVER. A Good point about this is that you'll never forget it. Which is good but you should change your password just in case someone is trying to enter one your "accounts". I'm not here to SCARE you, think of the chances of someone wanting to access something you have access to with a password. Then think of the chances of them actually guessing the password. But, oh, there'll need the user name first. Change your password at least once from the orignal that you had in the first place... Be safe and make a change... BUT remember to remember the new password! Choosing a password, All so they say - Boring http://www.skuz.net/passfaq.htmlInteresting http://www.uno.edu/~ucc/howto/passwords/ho..._a_password.htmHmmm http://www.xraylith.wisc.edu/support/passwords.htmlJust have a look at this forget the rest http://www.techtv.com/callforhelp/howto/st...3384487,00.htmlIn case you forget your passy "Ultimate Password Recovery Guide" http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/answers...3504258,00.htmlUp to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Good post powerless :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nellie2 Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Nice one Powerless...... thanks. If you have any more little gems like that then don't forget to throw them our way. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhat Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 My basis is don't change it every 60 or 90 days, choose a good one in the first place and keep it secret. KEEP IT SECRET. Good password: fJkLP754NgBad password : s**gI cannot suggest highly enough to read 'The art of deception' by Kevin Mitnick.{edit: Good point Redhat.......... rude word though!!!! :huh: } Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Redhat.....we were on line at 4am this morning, go to bed! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Redhat.....we were on line at 4am this morning, go to bed! :PWell i'll be on all night.Gotta catch up with my Channel 4 US shows ... "For your Love" and "Norm" both are funny check um out at about 4.15am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Powerless..........FE locked your thread :angry: Any explanation?He's locked 2 of mine with none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 None yet!Also about 20 posts were removed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 The last thing that we want in the forum is a thread that starts discussing the hijacking of other forum members' identities. It undermines the confidence of new, or inexperienced members, and we won't tolerate it. That's why I locked it - we're here to run a responsible web forum, offering help with computer problems. We'll know if anyone assumes another identity, because the server tracks everyone's logins and posts each time they visit - we can refer to the IP log to see if anyone is masking their identity. Peter ThomasForum EditorPC Advisor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 As Redhat suggests read 'The Art Of Deception' it's a very Eye opening books.And just because I'm the kindest person in the world I have the E-book version. If anyone would like a copy PM me.CheersDamoBTW good post powerless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Smith Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Good password: fJkLP754NgBad password : s**gg5&J3"fF!7^ is even better.mind you, now matter how much we tell the students at college, they all seem to know each others password.They all use ******** :D :P Interestingly, we were recently testing out the security for some of our 2K servers, and we were quite chuffed when after some tweaking we managed to protect the passwords to a level that was taking over 24 hours to break them. Untill we found an alternate solution, which with physical access to the machine would get you access in under a minute :blink: :( Just goes to show, make sure the door is locked as well!!Mr. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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