Andr-Tech Popular Post uk666 Posted January 24, 2023 Andr-Tech Popular Post Share #1 Posted January 24, 2023 IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS FULL TOPIC! All members must stop using weak password as soon as possible. The reason for this is because many members are using weak login password and that happens a lot. This is allowing a malicious automated bot crawler, which uses known (leaked) user/pass combinations to post spam in the forum. Please ensure your password is strong, this will stop spam been posted with your credentials. If spam is posted and your password is weak, your account will be removed from our database. So please, we urge you to change your password ASAP! Also, when you change your password, automatically the system will send you a confirmation email to check if it was you who changed it, but if the email returns as undelivered, your account will be suspended. So, prior to change your password, make sure your Email address is a valid one. If you have not received this email, please check your spam box. This is done in best interest of all the members of Andr||Net. If you have any questions, please contact one of the Administrators, or send a mail to: [email protected] Regards, The Andr||Net Team Password Best Practices Rule Shorter passwords are susceptible to brute force attacks, which are attacks involving an attacker trying to repeatedly guess your username-password combination. Longer passwords take more time to crack by brute force attack. The following table shows how long it takes to crack passwords of various lengths; it clearly shows the importance of using longer passwords: The above table also shows that when you mix special characters and numbers in passwords, it takes much longer for the criminals to crack them. So, using different types of characters is a smart choice. Never use personal information in passwords. Don’t use the account holder’s name or their birth date as a password, even with a combination of words and numbers. Using easily accessible information in passwords makes it easier for the bad guys to crack them. Passwords should never: be share be messaged be re-use only be slightly different be sent over written communication Be cautious using random number/letter passwords. Random characters are more complex than full words because they make dictionary attacks difficult. Using the password Apple@123 is much less secure than using a password like 29Dihfc$j as it is susceptible to a dictionary attack. When large breaches occur, a huge amount of data is leaked, including the usernames and passwords of many account holders. If a person uses the same password for multiple accounts, it’s easier for a criminal to hack into their other accounts too. Never re-use passwords. It is highly risky to use the same password (or a slightly different password), it is advisable to use entirely unique passwords for all you account. Often, people use one password and alter it to suit different accounts. For instance: if the password for one account is password&1 the password for another account is password&2 for a third account it is password&3. Cyber-criminals are aware of account holders’ little tricks to remember passwords. This makes it possible to brute force all the passwords if one of them is breached. Use a Secret Code A secret code can be used in conjunction with the previous methods simply by substituting letters for other numbers or symbols. Combining these methods will make it easy to incorporate the four-character types in order to meet the password complexity requirements. Use a phrase that is easy to remember Capitalize the first letter of every word Substitute letters for numbers or symbols Incorporate spaces or substitute with a different character Example: Phrase: “When I was five, I learned how to ride a bike.” Password: WhenIwa$5,Ilh0wt0rab1k3. The password policy rule enforces the following conditions: Minimum password length of 8 characters and maximum length of 64 characters long. Minimum of three of the following mix of character types: uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and non-alphanumeric character (! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = [ ] { } | ') 43 24 Link to comment
Recommended Posts