Three Random Words to Create a Password That's 'long Enough and Strong Enough'
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The NCSC recommends using three random words to create a strong password, sparking a low-key discussion on the topic.
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patrakov
4 months ago
These really have to be three random words from a 7000-word dictionary, not three words "randomly" brought up by a human brain.
ggm
4 months ago
Cue joke how everyone uses horse battery staple..
poppobit
4 months ago
Cool idea — maybe add a few numbers and symbols as well?
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