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Password strength explained (palant.info)

submitted 1 week ago by cm0002@suppo.fi to c/privacy@programming.dev

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I try to explain how attackers would guess your password, should they get their hands on your encrypted data. There are some thoughts on the strength of real-world passwords and suggestions for your new password.

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[–] JakenVeina@midwest.social 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

TL;DR XKCD solved this problem a decade ago, and somehow most of the industry still hasn't caught up.

Still a good read, BTW.

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