195 - Top Common Password Attacks and How to Defend Against Them

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Lets face it, the cyber crooks are always lurking aroud waiting for an opportunity to come in. They choose the path of least resistant and password is often their way in. Unfortunately password is still with us and for sometime to come too.
In today episode, we’re digging deep into top common types of password attacks—and, most importantly, I’ll walk you through effective ways to stop them. Passwords are often the first line of defense, but they’re also a favorite target for hackers. Understanding these attack methods can empower you to protect your data better, avoid common pitfalls, and even educate those around you. So, let’s get into it!

• A newly discovered ransomware serves a wake up all for Mac Users.

- https://xkcd.com: How To Create A Strong Password
- https://haveibeenpwned.com: Have I Been Pawned
- https://pages.nist.gov: Password
- https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com: NIST Scraps Passwords Complexity and Mandatory Changes in New Guidelines

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