MODERN PASSPHRASE SECURITY by Akshay Bhardwaj - Pentestmag

MODERN PASSPHRASE SECURITY by Akshay Bhardwaj

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A password is a set of characters used for authentication to verify identity or an access authorization to gain access to an account. With the help of password, we protect our online accounts, whether it's a social media account or bank accounts. Nowadays, we encrypt our Wi-Fi network and even....

June 23, 2016
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Þór Sigurðsson
7 years ago

Another way of “upping the ante” is to use multiple languages in your passphrase – That way, you don’t have a “simple” dictionary search (with or without numerical obfuscation) only – you’ll have something that won’t be solved without brute-forcing the whole string.

Example: gluðra fangorn 是的 できます båt skæg

Also, your passphrase CAN be shorter with multiple languages (but still the time limits of a brute force should be kept in mind)

Obviously, this will only help those that are bi-, tri-, multi-lingual :)

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