Infographic: Looking at the history and the future of passwords
When computers first began to be networked together, passwords were implemented in order to ensure everyone had equal access to the mainframe and their own set of files.

When computers first began to be networked together, passwords were implemented in order to ensure everyone had equal access to the mainframe and their own set of files.
As we celebrate National Password Day, let’s think about more than just how to create a strong password and take a look at where organizations need to set passwords.
The extension will let you know if the password you’re currently using for a specific site is compromised.
It’s important to note that this issue had less to do with the actual Nest camera as it did with a leaked password.
Having a weak passcode is risky enough, but brazenly flaunting poor password practices in a room full of TV cameras is as bad as it gets.
In order to keep your accounts secure, be sure that your password is at least 14 characters.
Twitter also mentions that the internal bug has been fixed and that no passwords were actually compromised.
A site received a point for each criterion they performed positively, for a maximum, and top score, of 5.
Well, Apple looks like they will be making sharing of your local network password a whole lot easier.
The company says they are investigating further and are involving law enforcement.
Adkins has a team at Google that is working on password elimination but as she readily admits, it will take some time.
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