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  2. Password - Wikipedia

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    The easier a password is for the owner to remember generally means it will be easier for an attacker to guess. [12] However, passwords that are difficult to remember may also reduce the security of a system because (a) users might need to write down or electronically store the password, (b) users will need frequent password resets and (c) users are more likely to re-use the same password ...

  3. List of the most common passwords - Wikipedia

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    The Worst Passwords List is an annual list of the 25 most common passwords from each year as produced by internet security firm SplashData. [3] Since 2011, the firm has published the list based on data examined from millions of passwords leaked in data breaches, mostly in North America and Western Europe, over each year.

  4. Tips to create a strong password - AOL Help

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    A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Here are some helpful tips on creating a secure password so you can make sure your information remains safe. Create a strong password • Use unique words - Don't use obvious words like "password". • Have 12 or more characters - Longer passwords are more secure.

  5. Brute-force attack - Wikipedia

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    The attacker systematically checks all possible passwords and passphrases until the correct one is found. Alternatively, the attacker can attempt to guess the key which is typically created from the password using a key derivation function. This is known as an exhaustive key search. This approach doesn't depend on intellectual tactics; rather ...

  6. What to Know Before Changing a Password - AOL

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    Create a long and unique password – Consider creating or changing a password to a length of at least 16 characters. It should include upper and lower case letters, numbers, special characters ...

  7. Apple Watch Series 9 review: Faster chip, brighter screen ...

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    The Apple Watch Series 9 also gets a brighter display, a new S9 chip, improved Siri capabilities, and the ability to more easily use your watch to locate your iPhone than its predecessors.

  8. Apple Watch’s new gesture control feature will have everyone ...

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    You’re about to see people in public tapping two fingers together in the air.

  9. Passwords (Apple) - Wikipedia

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    Apple first developed their Keychain password management system as a component of their now-discontinued PowerTalk e-mail system. The concept was eventually revived and directly integrated into the operating system with Mac OS 8.6 , allowing for the secure storage of several types of sensitive data.