by Benjamin
This tool is intended to assist in the choosing of passwords… The original site that I downloaded it from is lost in the annuals of my web browsing history, but I am making this available, so that you the user have a better guide on how to create a solid password.
The passwords are not stored, or saved in any manner. They only exist in your browser. The source code for this page is available for download at the bottom of the page.
What makes a strong password
To an attacker, a strong password should appear to be a random string of characters. The following criteria can help your passwords do so:
Make it lengthy. Each character that you add to your password increases the protection that it provides many times over. Your passwords should be 8 or more characters in length; 14 characters or longer is ideal. Many systems also support use of the space bar in passwords, so you can create a phrase made of many words (a “pass phrase”). A pass phrase is often easier to remember than a simple password, as well as longer and harder to guess. Combine letters, numbers, and symbols. The greater variety of characters that you have in your password, the harder it is to guess. Other important specifics include: The fewer types of characters in your password, the longer it must be. A 15-character password composed only of random letters and numbers is about 33,000 times stronger than an 8-character password composed of characters from the entire keyboard. If you cannot create a password that contains symbols, you need to make it considerably longer to get the same degree of protection. An ideal password combines both length and different types of symbols. Use the entire keyboard, not just the most common characters. Symbols typed by holding down the “Shift” key and typing a number are very common in passwords. Your password will be much stronger if you choose from all the symbols on the keyboard,...|
Reverve Bank toughens protection against DDoS The Australian - Jan 01, 1970
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Hackers crack new online banking security putting 25m people at risk This is Money - Jan 01, 1970
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Hackers find way to Outsmart Online Banking Security Systems ITProPortal - Jan 01, 1970
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Why Bank Websites Are Suddenly Less Secure Technology Review (blog) - Jan 01, 1970
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Hackers may be able to outwit online banking security devices Register - Jan 01, 1970
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