Andrew Savchenko wrote: > On Sun, 3 Feb 2019 23:47:35 -0600 Dale wrote: >> Howdy, >> >> Some may recall me mentioning using LastPass to manage my passwords. >> Obviously, it can generate very strong passwords that are different for >> each site. It can also remember them as well which makes things more >> secure than using just a few passwords for all sites. One for things >> like financial sites, maybe a less secure one for some site you still >> want reasonably secure and a even weaker one for sites you don't care >> about hacking, and hackers likely won't either. I know some people who >> do this even today. Heck, ages ago, I was one of them. Things change >> tho. Some passwords can be hacked in seconds by a desktop computer, >> including my own if I had the software and knowledge to do it. >> >> The one thing about most all password managers, they have a master >> password. That one password unlocks the rest. Trick is, having that >> one be a good one that is easy to remember, type on a keyboard and be >> secure, virtually unhackable but also unforgettable. I've had what used >> to be a strong password for a while. Thing is, with today's computing >> power, it really isn't anymore. While no one could just guess it, it >> could be cracked/hacked I'm sure. I need to come up with a new one that >> meets the requirements I just mentioned. Strong, easy to remember, easy >> to type but won't forget. I've read that using maiden names, years of >> birth or whole dates of birth, actual names, pet's name, words in a >> dictionary and a whole list of other things makes it easier, especially >> if you post a lot on social media, for hackers to use against you. I'm >> trying to avoid that sort of thing obviously and have a couple ideas but >> am curious as to what method others use, without exposing to much detail >> since this is public. >> >> How do you, especially those who admin systems that are always being >> hacked at, generate strong passwords that meet the above? I've googled >> and found some ideas but if I use the same method, well, how many others >> are using that same method, if you know what I mean. ;-) Just looking >> for ideas. > 1) Install app-admin/apg. > 2) apg -a1 -m40 > > Best regards, > Andrew Savchenko
My password manager does that already. The password I was trying to come up with was the master password which I must easily remember, be secure and be easy to type. The other passwords I let the password manager generate and remember as well. I don't type those so they can be anything. Goes to show tho, there is yet another tool to come up with passwords. lol Dale :-) :-)
