Editorial How to create secure passwords

[Becky]

Becky submitted a new article:

How to create secure passwords - If you’re guilty of weak passwords, then now is the time to sort it out (and use a password manager)

Today is World Password Day, and what better time to think about your password security? We’ve all been guilty of having bad passwords at some point, but it’s easy to tighten up your online security. If you’re not sure where to start then read on to find out more.


Why is it important to have strong passwords?
Strong passwords are far more difficult to hack, cannot be easily guessed, and consequently safeguard your online security. Before we get onto how to set up...

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[Abarbarian]

https://keepassxc.org/project/

I use KeePassXC as it is cross platform compatible.

Main Features

• Secure storage of passwords and other private data with AES, Twofish or ChaCha20 encryption
• Cross-platform, runs on Linux, Windows and macOS without modifications
• File format compatibility with KeePass2, KeePassX, MacPass, KeeWeb and many others (KDBX 3.1 and 4.0)
• SSH Agent integration
• Auto-Type on all supported platforms for automagically filling in login forms
• Key file and YubiKey challenge-response support for additional security
• TOTP generation (including Steam Guard)
• CSV import from other password managers (e.g., LastPass)
• Command line interface
• Stand-alone password and passphrase generator
• Password strength meter
• Custom icons for database entries and download of website favicons
• Database merge functionality
• Automatic reload when the database was changed externally
• Browser integration with KeePassXC-Browser for Google Chrome, Chromium, Vivaldi, and Mozilla Firefox.
• (Legacy) KeePassHTTP support for use with KeePassHTTP-Connector available for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, and passafari for Safari.

Personally I would not use the two features highlighted in red.

 

[muckshifter]

I would love to see the face of a hacker trying to get into my PC, the frustration on their face as they try different key combinations would be priceless ... I don't use a password, it's blank.




(I'm a good fibber too)

 

[V_R]

Some interesting videos on passwords...

 

[Becky]

@Abarbarian I use KeePass too (the Windows version) and it's great. The interface looks dated, but I like keeping my data saved locally.

@V_R thanks for sharing the videos! Some useful advice there

 

[EvanDavis]

 

[Abarbarian]

 

[Abraham Andres Luna]

LOL @Abarbarian !
Have you guys heard about the YubiKey? It's a USB device that you plug into your computer or phone and it authenticates you along with a PIN or password.

 

[nivrip]

Choose your password from the following list.

No-one will ever crack these from the last seven years.

Think I'll go for "password".

 

[Abarbarian]

LOL @Abarbarian !
Have you guys heard about the YubiKey? It's a USB device that you plug into your computer or phone and it authenticates you along with a PIN or password.

https://www.pcreview.co.uk/threads/usb-security-keys-are-they-a-good-idea.4071685/ Yes there is a short thread with information regarding them in the security section.