Category Archives: Password Security
Over-The-Phone Password Change Allows Hackers To Destroy Reporter’s Digital World
The hacking of the Amazon account of a Wired reporter exposed a security flaw with the way Apple allows users to reset their AppleID passwords. By obtaining the last four digits of the reporter’s credit card, the hackers were able … Continue reading
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A Weak Password is a Hacker’s Best Friend
According to the “2012 Global Security Report” released by Trustwave, “Password1″ is the most commonly used password on business systems. Although it contains an upper-case character, a number, and nine characters, “Password1″ is a very easy password for hackers to … Continue reading
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25 Worst Passwords of 2011: Is Yours One of Them?
Forbes.com has published a list of the 25 worst passwords of 2011. Read the article. If any of these passwords look familiar, please visit the ITS Password Change webpage to choose a new password. For ideas on choosing a better … Continue reading
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