Comments on: How To Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember Easily http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:02:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Keith Davis http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-417927 Keith Davis Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:46:31 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-417927 I don't know if I can remember my password, but testing it on the meter gave me 100% so I'll settle for that. Brilliant and very useful post... with all the Wordpress hacking, it's just what I needed. I don’t know if I can remember my password, but testing it on the meter gave me 100% so I’ll settle for that.

Brilliant and very useful post… with all the Wordpress hacking, it’s just what I needed.

]]> By: Marc http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-409519 Marc Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:52:19 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-409519 I use visual "snake" patterns on my keyboard. For example, the password hy65tgfr4 may be hard to remember, but type it and notice the pattern. I usually complicate the password by using shift on some keys, also using a pattern. E.g.: CdE3$rFvBgT5. This way you need to remember only three things: the starting location of your password (can use for example the first letter of the site name), the direction of the "snake" and the shifting pattern. I use visual “snake” patterns on my keyboard. For example, the password hy65tgfr4 may be hard to remember, but type it and notice the pattern. I usually complicate the password by using shift on some keys, also using a pattern. E.g.: CdE3$rFvBgT5.

This way you need to remember only three things: the starting location of your password (can use for example the first letter of the site name), the direction of the “snake” and the shifting pattern.

]]> By: Rina http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-405837 Rina Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:27:14 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-405837 Here(http://mywords.mydooars.com/?page_id=121) is a Password generator that create a strong password that is easy to remember. It taken ur easy remembered password and change it into strong password. Here(http://mywords.mydooars.com/?page_id=121) is a Password generator that create a strong password that is easy to remember. It taken ur easy remembered password and change it into strong password.

]]> By: Protecting your online identity « The MW Library @ MLWGS http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-404650 Protecting your online identity « The MW Library @ MLWGS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:21:44 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-404650 [...] or not you attend the workshop, you may want to familiarize yourself with tips about creating strong passwords you can remember.  If you’d like to compare LastPass with similar services, here’s an article about [...] [...] or not you attend the workshop, you may want to familiarize yourself with tips about creating strong passwords you can remember.  If you’d like to compare LastPass with similar services, here’s an article about [...]

]]> By: Mr.Hess.org » Blog Archive » Creating a Strong Password http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-402677 Mr.Hess.org » Blog Archive » Creating a Strong Password Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:48:06 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-402677 [...] to create a strong password that you can easily remember for all your online accounts. Read this article on passwords and then go to The Password Meter and check the strength of your current passwords.  [...] [...] to create a strong password that you can easily remember for all your online accounts. Read this article on passwords and then go to The Password Meter and check the strength of your current passwords.  [...]

]]> By: Consejos para proteger el panel de control de wordpress | ISSUX.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-400593 Consejos para proteger el panel de control de wordpress | ISSUX.com Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:43:09 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-400593 [...] haremos que los ataques de fuerza bruta lo tengan mas difícil. Podemos seguir la guía de “Create Strong Passwords” para crear nuestra propia [...] [...] haremos que los ataques de fuerza bruta lo tengan mas difícil. Podemos seguir la guía de “Create Strong Passwords” para crear nuestra propia [...]

]]> By: 13 Vital Tips and Hacks to Protect Your WordPress Admin Area | andrie http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-399772 13 Vital Tips and Hacks to Protect Your WordPress Admin Area | andrie Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:10:25 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-399772 [...] Excellent guide to Create Strong Passwords. [...] [...] Excellent guide to Create Strong Passwords. [...]

]]> By: Dirk http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-399512 Dirk Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:18:10 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-399512 PasswordMeter fails at my password. It grows stronger and stronger with each letter i type and suddenly falls to “Very Weak”. PasswordMeter fails at my password. It grows stronger and stronger with each letter i type and suddenly falls to “Very Weak”.

]]> By: 11 Vital Tips and Hacks to Protect Your WordPress Admin Area http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-399239 11 Vital Tips and Hacks to Protect Your WordPress Admin Area Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:32:16 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-399239 [...] Excellent guide to Create Strong Passwords. [...] [...] Excellent guide to Create Strong Passwords. [...]

]]> By: Tigger http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-396775 Tigger Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:06:59 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-396775 Tungsten, sorry, but the link doesn't work. Tungsten,
sorry, but the link doesn’t work.

]]> By: tungsten http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-396114 tungsten Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:17:22 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-396114 Strong passwords are defined in this blog http://read-me-dot-text.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-create-strong-passwords.html. Strong passwords are defined in this blog http://read-me-dot-text.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-create-strong-passwords.html.

]]> By: Tigger http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-394567 Tigger Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:21:56 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-394567 People need to stop thinking about passWORDS and think of passPHRASES. "MyS0nis12." My Son is 12. "B1llh@s@w3@kp@ssw0rd!" Bill has a weak password! "MyB0ssisAnidi0t!" People need to stop thinking about passWORDS and think of passPHRASES. “MyS0nis12.” My Son is 12. “B1llh@s@w3@kp@ssw0rd!” Bill has a weak password! “MyB0ssisAnidi0t!”

]]> By: Where Was The Twitter Security Leak and How Could It Have Been Avoided? My Take on the Twitter Information Leak at timmyjohnboy.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-393982 Where Was The Twitter Security Leak and How Could It Have Been Avoided? My Take on the Twitter Information Leak at timmyjohnboy.com Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:10:01 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-393982 [...] For a personal tip (one I must also take advantage of), you probably have username and password information for various services throughout your email inbox.  For instance, do you remember that time you signed up for such and such service, or that other time you lost your password for that other service so a new one was emailed to you?  Just stop for a moment and think about how many of your accounts throughout the web can and probably will be compromised if someone got a hold of your email password.  Perhaps it’s time to search those out, write down or otherwise securely save those passwords, and delete the email messages containing them.  Also, you SHOULD be periodically changing those passwords in case they become compromised without your knowledge (check out this article about making strong passwords that you can remember). [...] [...] For a personal tip (one I must also take advantage of), you probably have username and password information for various services throughout your email inbox.  For instance, do you remember that time you signed up for such and such service, or that other time you lost your password for that other service so a new one was emailed to you?  Just stop for a moment and think about how many of your accounts throughout the web can and probably will be compromised if someone got a hold of your email password.  Perhaps it’s time to search those out, write down or otherwise securely save those passwords, and delete the email messages containing them.  Also, you SHOULD be periodically changing those passwords in case they become compromised without your knowledge (check out this article about making strong passwords that you can remember). [...]

]]> By: DodaPedia » 5 Free Password Generators For Nearly Unhackable Passwords http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-392683 DodaPedia » 5 Free Password Generators For Nearly Unhackable Passwords Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:31:16 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-392683 [...] How To Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember Easily - Securely Synchronize Your Browser Passwords With [...] [...] How To Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember Easily – Securely Synchronize Your Browser Passwords With [...]

]]> By: Why You Need a Secure Password (and How to Crack a Windows Password) « A False Promise http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-392510 Why You Need a Secure Password (and How to Crack a Windows Password) « A False Promise Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:15:25 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-392510 [...] be using this as the root for all your passwords. For creating a good password, you can check out this article or use the PC Tools secure password generator. With the secure password generator, you have a bunch [...] [...] be using this as the root for all your passwords. For creating a good password, you can check out this article or use the PC Tools secure password generator. With the secure password generator, you have a bunch [...]

]]> By: Fresh Released http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-381179 Fresh Released Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:41:59 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-381179 [...] Not only should you change your password regularly, you must also make sure that it is a strong one. If you have difficulty in creating one, find one how you can create strong passwords that you can remember easily. [...] [...] Not only should you change your password regularly, you must also make sure that it is a strong one. If you have difficulty in creating one, find one how you can create strong passwords that you can remember easily. [...]

]]> By: F. Seidl http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-380204 F. Seidl Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:43:27 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-380204 Consistently using simple substitution rules is almost like not using them at all. As was pointed out already, any serious crack attempt will run quickly through these simple rules. With so many sites asking for passwords, one has to first consider whether or not to use the same password in multiple places; e.g., Should your Gmail account use the same password as your New York Times subscription? IMO, the answer is no. By using different passwords on different sites, you create natural security breach firewalls. But, as soon as you start using different passwords, it quickly becomes impossible for you to remember all your passwords anyway, so making memorable passwords becomes not that important. The approach I recommend is to keep a "black book" and create genuinely strong passwords. You may or may not elect to use a software password manager (if you do, use a secure one!) but its critical that you keep a physical record of each password. I do use a software password manager, but I also keep a physical record of all passwords in a little black book--literally. Consistently using simple substitution rules is almost like not using them at all. As was pointed out already, any serious crack attempt will run quickly through these simple rules.

With so many sites asking for passwords, one has to first consider whether or not to use the same password in multiple places; e.g., Should your Gmail account use the same password as your New York Times subscription? IMO, the answer is no. By using different passwords on different sites, you create natural security breach firewalls.

But, as soon as you start using different passwords, it quickly becomes impossible for you to remember all your passwords anyway, so making memorable passwords becomes not that important.

The approach I recommend is to keep a “black book” and create genuinely strong passwords. You may or may not elect to use a software password manager (if you do, use a secure one!) but its critical that you keep a physical record of each password. I do use a software password manager, but I also keep a physical record of all passwords in a little black book–literally.

]]> By: 18 Wordpress Security Plugins & Tips To Secure Your Blog | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-379288 18 Wordpress Security Plugins & Tips To Secure Your Blog | MakeUseOf.com Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:38:19 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-379288 [...] Not only should you change your password regularly, you must also make sure that it is a strong one. If you have difficulty in creating one, find one how you can create strong passwords that you can remember easily. [...] [...] Not only should you change your password regularly, you must also make sure that it is a strong one. If you have difficulty in creating one, find one how you can create strong passwords that you can remember easily. [...]

]]> By: Kathy http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-379061 Kathy Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:39:04 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-379061 I use robo form, and there's a master password for each user. {Idenities} So someone else unless they have your master password can't look at your files. I use robo form, and there’s a master password for each user. {Idenities} So someone else unless they have your master password can’t look at your files.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-378793 Marcus Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:54:09 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-378793 I hate it when a site won't let you use special characters and I have to come up with a special weaker password for that site. Passwod managers and generators are cool, but if you use different computers with different OSes or you use a friends computer you may not have access to your random passwords. I hate it when a site won’t let you use special characters and I have to come up with a special weaker password for that site. Passwod managers and generators are cool, but if you use different computers with different OSes or you use a friends computer you may not have access to your random passwords.

]]> By: Phaoloo http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-377529 Phaoloo Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:30:05 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-377529 Great tip, but I found that using a password keeper to generate a password is faster and more secure. Great tip, but I found that using a password keeper to generate a password is faster and more secure.

]]> By: KeyDb: A Portable Password Manager | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-377518 KeyDb: A Portable Password Manager | MakeUseOf.com Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:01:48 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-377518 [...] I am a big fan of password managers, because I never remember my passwords.  The reason I don’t remember them is that I always want them to be very strong passwords that can’t be easily hacked or figured out.  Also, I never read Damien’s article, How To Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember Easily. [...] [...] I am a big fan of password managers, because I never remember my passwords.  The reason I don’t remember them is that I always want them to be very strong passwords that can’t be easily hacked or figured out.  Also, I never read Damien’s article, How To Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember Easily. [...]

]]> By: Passwords are Like… | Essential Keystrokes http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-370965 Passwords are Like… | Essential Keystrokes Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:00:32 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-370965 [...] Another one on how to create strong passwords you can easily remember [...] [...] Another one on how to create strong passwords you can easily remember [...]

]]> By: SafePasswd: Online Tool For Generating Strong Passwords http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-369517 SafePasswd: Online Tool For Generating Strong Passwords Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:52:31 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-369517 [...] might be also interested in Damien’s excellent article on how to create strong passwords. Not only it gives you tips on how to make passwords safe but also few techniques on how to make [...] [...] might be also interested in Damien’s excellent article on how to create strong passwords. Not only it gives you tips on how to make passwords safe but also few techniques on how to make [...]

]]> By: GTMOO… » Blog Archive » Keep your paypall account safe from hackers http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-367284 GTMOO… » Blog Archive » Keep your paypall account safe from hackers Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:50:18 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-367284 [...] If you need some tips for creating solid passwords MakeUseof author Damien Oh had an excellent article about it earlier, see Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember Easily. [...] [...] If you need some tips for creating solid passwords MakeUseof author Damien Oh had an excellent article about it earlier, see Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember Easily. [...]

]]> By: How To Keep Your Paypal Account Safe From Hackers | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-367159 How To Keep Your Paypal Account Safe From Hackers | MakeUseOf.com Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:12:46 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-367159 [...] If you need some tips for creating solid passwords MakeUseof author Damien Oh had an excellent article about it earlier, see Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember Easily. [...] [...] If you need some tips for creating solid passwords MakeUseof author Damien Oh had an excellent article about it earlier, see Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember Easily. [...]

]]> By: Crear contraseñas « ¡La Trapaleta es lo de Hoy! http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-357507 Crear contraseñas « ¡La Trapaleta es lo de Hoy! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:36:54 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-357507 [...] Gracias a: ElGeek. com & MakeUseOf [...] [...] Gracias a: ElGeek. com & MakeUseOf [...]

]]> By: Blog-Net » Crear contraseñas seguras y fáciles de recordar http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-357477 Blog-Net » Crear contraseñas seguras y fáciles de recordar Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:45:01 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-357477 [...] Enlace: Password Strenght Checker Fuente.: MakeUseOf [...] [...] Enlace: Password Strenght Checker Fuente.: MakeUseOf [...]

]]> By: iseyarar.org » Güçlü şifreler yaratın http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-356524 iseyarar.org » Güçlü şifreler yaratın Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:05:46 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-356524 [...] kaynağını oluşturadan buradaki örneği ele alırsak, kendi algoritmamızı oluşturmak için işte size bir kaç [...] [...] kaynağını oluşturadan buradaki örneği ele alırsak, kendi algoritmamızı oluşturmak için işte size bir kaç [...]

]]> By: Güvenli Şifreler Oluşturmak - LiZoZ.Com | Hayata Karşı - Gazoz Tadında http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-create-strong-password-that-you-can-remember-easily/comment-page-1/#comment-356424 Güvenli Şifreler Oluşturmak - LiZoZ.Com | Hayata Karşı - Gazoz Tadında Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:35:23 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7440#comment-356424 [...] programlar bulmak ve kullanmak oldukça kolay. ama mesele bu üretilen şifreleri unutmamak.. Buradaki yazıda, yazarımız Google hesabının hacklenmesi üzerine nasıl güçlü ve akılda kalıcı [...] [...] programlar bulmak ve kullanmak oldukça kolay. ama mesele bu üretilen şifreleri unutmamak.. Buradaki yazıda, yazarımız Google hesabının hacklenmesi üzerine nasıl güçlü ve akılda kalıcı [...]

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