Of Passwords and Security

Passwords.  It's what we need nowadays to access our online accounts.  Even our computers require passwords to be accessed.  Well, for those who've set up their computers to be secure it's a requirement.  How does one choose a strong, secure and safe password, though?  Do you just choose a password that is easy to remember?  Or do you make a complicated password to secure your account and ensure nobody can guess it?

Some people have rules for their passwords.  Rules like it has to be a non-word.  That it should be a mix of letters, numbers and even special characters like $, #, & or some other character.  Some prefer to use the L33T alphabet mixed in with special characters.  It's easier to remember and satisfies the complexity issue.  I use this and suggest you do, too.

I bring this up because of the recent attack on my yahoo and facebook acco! unts.  Although my gmail account was attacked, as well, I wasn't too worried about it because google always sends me a text message requesting for confirmation for any attempt to change my password.  I'll start worrying if I happen to lose my phone.  Hehehe...

But regardless of how you think of your passwords, make sure it's strong and difficult to guess.  And don't share it with anybody.  If you're worried about your family not knowing your passwords in case something happens to you, check out the services of Deathswitch.  I've written about it before (2009, to be exact.)  Don't heed this advice and you might end up losing your identity to someone unscrupulous.

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