Yahoo! News has a useful article on the security of your computer and online passwords.
Nobody wants to get hacked. But when it comes to choosing a password, there are key steps you can take to reduce your risk of data intrusions from unwanted virtual visitors. This week's edition of Upgrade Your Life will teach you how to make a strong, safe password that's easy to remember — and how to reduce your odds of being an easy target for hackers.
There's more at the link. Very useful for those who haven't had formal training in data security.
The article also links to Gibson Research Corp.'s 'Password Search Space Calculator'. This very useful utility calculates the strength of your password, and gives estimates of how long it will take to 'crack' it using various techniques. I found that just a couple of simple changes to my passwords greatly increased their security against 'cracking'. Highly recommended.
Peter
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