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blufive
6 Mar 2016, 21:45
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I wrote: "unless the bad guys manage to get hold of the actual raw database LJ are using, then we're all in trouble unless LJ have applied the correct crypto tools when storing stuff"

Actually, not…
blufive
6 Mar 2016, 21:44
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if the component words you pick are chosen truly randomly from a large dictionary, then the correct-horse-battery-staple approach should be good[1]

That said, your best defense against…
davidwake
6 Mar 2016, 20:59
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You say that about a password, but hasn't xkcd rather disproved that?

If you can brute force search for the password I had, then you can get any password.
blufive
6 Mar 2016, 19:40
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A good password would be something long (8 characters absolute minimum, ideally 12 or more), random (i.e. nothing that's going to be found in any dictionary) and incorporating numbers and punctuation…
davidwake
6 Mar 2016, 18:19
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Yes, that all makes sense. I shall have to have a gander at other accounts just in case.

So, probably a brute force attack on my password. It did begin with 'D', so maybe there's an argument for…

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