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Sharing on password security features. Presented at ICT Sharing during Contact Time on 24 August 2010 by Syamsul Anwar

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Security through Password Obscurity A sharing by Syamsul Anwar ICT Subcommittee 24 August 2010
Are your logins secure?
Poor Passwords are the GREATEST THREAT to your online security
Examples of poor passwords ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],All easily broken using dictionary attacks
Poor Email passwords may cause you to lose access to ALL OTHER ACCOUNTS via password reset requests
So what are examples of GOOD passwords? Let me show you some of my passwords…
Some of my passwords… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],I no longer use these 
How do I create a good password??
http://passwordbird.com Create passwords from information meaningful to you
You should aim to have a UNIQUE password for every online account e.g. emails, social networking, photo gallery, dvd rental service, gaming etc etc
How do I remember so many passwords????
http://lastpass.com An excellent password manager that is FREE too!
So remember to… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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