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Old 03-11-2014, 08:14 PM   #4
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Default Re: Great password

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Originally Posted by RUNYYFan View Post
During a recent company audit, it was found an employee was using the following password:

MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofySacramen to

When asked for the reason for such a long password, she rolled her eyes and said, "Hello! It asked for at least eight characters and include one capital."

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<groan>

Although the IT VP in me has to comment that 52 alpha characters set up like that is quite strong.
Not really - since it only contains 2 of the 4 categories of characters. Adding a numeral, special character or both would then make it quite strong.
from another IT professional.
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