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Learn how to create strong passwords that are secure yet memorable using passphrases, substitutions, site-specific tweaks, and password managers.

Users often create weak and easily guessed passwords they reuse across systems and websites. As a result, traditional passwords are often the weakest link in the security of business-critical ...

On June 15, CWRU changed user login requirements to promote stronger security and improved usability. This change will require users to convert passwords associated ...

One of the simplest ways for a hacker to gain control of your online accounts is by getting hold of your password. Sometimes, they do this through brute force attacks — automatically checking millions ...

Having a strong password is the first line of defense against malicious actors attempting to access your private information. There are a few tried-and-true methods for creating a strong password, and ...

Sarah, a seasoned CFO at a midsized wealth management firm, made a critical mistake that nearly sank her company. Overwhelmed by her busy schedule, she used “TechCFO2024” as the password for both her ...

Thinking of changing your password? Should you move on from ‘123456’? On the basis that it is better to be safe than sorry, an expert group have provided some guidance for Digital Journal readers on ...

When engineer Bill Burr from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) wrote in 2003 what would soon become the world’s gold standard for password security, he advised people and ...

Utilizing Passphrases for Enhanced Security Cybersecurity specialists advocate for the passphrase method, which involves using a sentence as a password. Many individuals struggle to remember complex ...