New Year, New Passwords: Or how to create a password you can remember, but not get hacked!

XKCD: Password Strength

Security and Complexity are NOT the same thing, as this comic from XKCD attests…

It’s a new year, so for many schools (and other organisations) it’s time for new passwords. Remember, these are the first, last and only line of defence between your files, your internet use, your music, and others, so it’s kind of important that your password is fairly strong. The issue? Security versus Complexity.

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