Comments on: Password Algorithms: Create and Remember Unique Passwords for Every Account http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/ Innovation in usability research and interaction design. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:45:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: How do you manage your passwords? » webmztriss http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-1699 How do you manage your passwords? » webmztriss Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:43:10 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1699 [...] I don’t want to install a 3rd party password manager, in part because I use at least 5 different computers on a regular basis and in part because I do not subscribe to the “put-eggs-in-same-basket” theory. Therefore I have decided to use a password algorithm. I know I will be more secure – but we’ll see how often I am forced to use the “forgot password” tool. Here are some ideas for crafting your own password algorithm. [...] [...] I don’t want to install a 3rd party password manager, in part because I use at least 5 different computers on a regular basis and in part because I do not subscribe to the “put-eggs-in-same-basket” theory. Therefore I have decided to use a password algorithm. I know I will be more secure – but we’ll see how often I am forced to use the “forgot password” tool. Here are some ideas for crafting your own password algorithm. [...]

]]> By: Een wachtwoord is geen wachtwoord | Mindbus http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-1693 Een wachtwoord is geen wachtwoord | Mindbus Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:11:11 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-1693 [...] OK, dus je maakt gebruik van unieke wachtwoorden en ze zijn allemaal lang en complex genoeg. Maar je moet ook nog een boodschappenlijstje onthouden (vergeet de melk niet), de verjaardag van je schoonmoeder en zinloze dingen zoals “Rensenbrink … tegen de paal!” Wachtwoorden ga je vergeten, zeker die wachtwoorden die je niet vaak gebruikt. een methode om unieke wachtwoorden te onthouden is om alle wachtwoorden via bepaalde regels die alleen jijzelf snapt en onthoudt, (deels) af te leiden uit de naam van de website of service waarop je probeert in te loggen. Bijvoorbeeld: De laatste letter van de website, de eerste letter, de eerstvolgende letter uit het alfabet ten opzi... [...] [...] OK, dus je maakt gebruik van unieke wachtwoorden en ze zijn allemaal lang en complex genoeg. Maar je moet ook nog een boodschappenlijstje onthouden (vergeet de melk niet), de verjaardag van je schoonmoeder en zinloze dingen zoals “Rensenbrink … tegen de paal!” Wachtwoorden ga je vergeten, zeker die wachtwoorden die je niet vaak gebruikt. een methode om unieke wachtwoorden te onthouden is om alle wachtwoorden via bepaalde regels die alleen jijzelf snapt en onthoudt, (deels) af te leiden uit de naam van de website of service waarop je probeert in te loggen. Bijvoorbeeld: De laatste letter van de website, de eerste letter, de eerstvolgende letter uit het alfabet ten opzi… [...]

]]> By: Passwords « Kuehleborn’s World http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Passwords « Kuehleborn’s World Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:14:17 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-304 [...] Of course, as an internet addict, I have many passwords to handle, and, still being human, my memory is fallible. So I felt the need to develop an algorithm to generate original passwords that I was able to remember very early in the history of the internet. I will not reveal my secret, but there is also another very interesting algorithm, almost similar to mine, that was published at A Clean Design. [...] [...] Of course, as an internet addict, I have many passwords to handle, and, still being human, my memory is fallible. So I felt the need to develop an algorithm to generate original passwords that I was able to remember very early in the history of the internet. I will not reveal my secret, but there is also another very interesting algorithm, almost similar to mine, that was published at A Clean Design. [...]

]]> By: Beef: Usernames are a Terrible Login Requirement | A Clean Design http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-284 Beef: Usernames are a Terrible Login Requirement | A Clean Design Wed, 20 May 2009 22:06:11 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-284 [...] today, which I have not accessed in years.  This should be simple for me using my handy-dandy password algorithm method - except that Last.fm wants to throw a curveball my way.  They require a username and [...] [...] today, which I have not accessed in years.  This should be simple for me using my handy-dandy password algorithm method – except that Last.fm wants to throw a curveball my way.  They require a username and [...]

]]> By: Sorenson http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Sorenson Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:16:42 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-259 In reply to Jury (#7) and Loren (#9): The company I work at compells us to change the password every 60 days, and prevents us from reusing any previous passwords. It is also recommended that passwords of banks etc be changed periodically, for added security. So unless the passwords of your *every* internet account is changed around the same time, you'll end up with many algorithms ... That's as bad as having to remember many passwords. The algorithmic approach is good only if there are a few passwords, but fails if many passwords have to be maintained. In reply to Jury (#7) and Loren (#9): The company I work at compells us to change the password every 60 days, and prevents us from reusing any previous passwords. It is also recommended that passwords of banks etc be changed periodically, for added security. So unless the passwords of your *every* internet account is changed around the same time, you’ll end up with many algorithms … That’s as bad as having to remember many passwords. The algorithmic approach is good only if there are a few passwords, but fails if many passwords have to be maintained.

]]> By: Change your passwords often — QuitStalkingMe.com http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Change your passwords often — QuitStalkingMe.com Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:43:43 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-251 [...] post that goes more into detail on generating passwords to protect you from cyber crimes and fraud. Click here for another excellent resource to help you remember your passwords. Share this post [...] [...] post that goes more into detail on generating passwords to protect you from cyber crimes and fraud. Click here for another excellent resource to help you remember your passwords. Share this post [...]

]]> By: Loren http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Loren Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:38:32 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-243 <a href="#comment-241" class="at-regular" rel="nofollow">@Jury</a> All you need is a few algorithms and a good memory. I've been using this for years, so it gets easier. There are certainly times where I have to hit "Forgot Password", but overall it works well (and it doesn't require any external system). @Jury
All you need is a few algorithms and a good memory. I’ve been using this for years, so it gets easier. There are certainly times where I have to hit “Forgot Password”, but overall it works well (and it doesn’t require any external system).

]]> By: bart http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-242 bart Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:02:35 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-242 @Timo, Rotuclac and Loren even better; configure the pc abroad to use your local keyboard settings and type blind. got the same problem with my bank as mentioned by Martin. The worst thing: I only use it once or twice a year so I have to request a password by mail each time or write it down... now that's security! @Timo, Rotuclac and Loren

even better; configure the pc abroad to use your local keyboard settings and type blind.

got the same problem with my bank as mentioned by Martin. The worst thing: I only use it once or twice a year so I have to request a password by mail each time or write it down… now that’s security!

]]> By: Jury http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-241 Jury Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:17:24 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-241 Good idea, but how do you deal with the fact that you need to change some passwords, say every 3 months and you are not alowed to use the same words? I hope you have another trick up your sleeve ;-) Grtz, JB. Good idea, but how do you deal with the fact that you need to change some passwords, say every 3 months and you are not alowed to use the same words? I hope you have another trick up your sleeve ;-)
Grtz, JB.

]]> By: Timo http://www.acleandesign.com/2008/05/password-algorithms-create-and-remember-unique-passwords-for-every-account/comment-page-1/#comment-237 Timo Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:06:41 +0000 http://welllighted.wordpress.com/?p=3#comment-237 @Rotuclac and Loren You don't have to memorize. Being abroad you can look for your local keyboard lay-out online. For example. You find a lot of them at wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout @Rotuclac and Loren

You don’t have to memorize.
Being abroad you can look for your local keyboard lay-out online.
For example. You find a lot of them at wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout

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