Jan
21
Passwords are Like…
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In my daily browsing this week I came across this graphic that was just too good to keep to myself. Who would have guessed that passwords and underwear had so much in common? And with the amount of data we share online everyday, your passwords are your single most important way of safeguarding your information and your computer.
The graphic was found at pluggd.in.
So how do you create a great password that is long and mysterious that you can actually remember? A few of my favorite posts on the topic:
- How to create strong passwords you’ll remember
- Another one on how to create strong passwords you can easily remember
- Create passwords in a flash with strong password generator
- The ultimate guide for creating strong passwords
- Create a strong password based on your personal information
So, do us all a favor – change your underwear, I mean password, frequently and save yourself the embarrassment of being caught with your pants down.
6 Comments
January 21st, 2009 at 9:58 am
Good pics. Never guess it also. But in tropical country where I live in, it is not recommended wearing longer underwear. Should I shortened my passwords, like my underwear :p
Thanks for passwords tips links.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:46 pm
This would be great for some people I know! Thanks for sharing!
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:55 am
This is great Char – I’ve found that humour like this can be a good way to help people learn such an important message.
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:31 am
Fiona – thanks for stopping in.
Brooke – you are welcome – it was too good not to share.
Leah – you are right and that is why I had to share it – the analogy makes the concept much easier to relate to.
February 11th, 2009 at 1:05 am
If I ever get any of my stories published, I’ll have to actually change my passwords, as suddenly they’ll all be there in print.
For my work-related websites, I just let the random generators create them. They aren’t easy to remember, but working from home means not too many people have access to my little notebook of passwords and such.
March 13th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
A good way of drivng home the message. It’s better to be secure than sorry. This is definitely a good read and I will be sure to share your post to one of my pals. He’s into the habit of writing down passwords on a piece of paper and have a tendency of leaving ‘em around his desk.