KeeFarce tool compromises security of KeePass password manager
Passwords can be a chore; even those who laud the security offered by password protection for accounts and devices acknowledge that many people don’t like having to invent and memorize secure passwords. It’s exactly that perspective that leads some people...Five million Gmail passwords posted to forum. Reminder: Change your passwords!
5,000,000 Google passwords stolen! When was the last time you changed YOUR Google password? Make sure all your passwords are strong! Do not use the same password at multiple sites.
May 2014: You and Your Passwords
As part of our overall information security policy, the University of Delaware requires that you use strong passwords. Strong passwords are vital to information security: they protect your accounts and information from unauthorized access and use.
What makes a good UDelNet password?
UDelNet accounts have access to University information and computing resources, which means they are prime targets for hackers. Every individual at the University is responsible for his or her own account, including the password to that account.
Securing your passwords
When data has been compromised, it’s not always clear that a hacker has damaged or taken information until it is too late to prevent the damage. Use these steps to proactively protect your data — and the University’s data — from unauthorized use and access.