Strong Passwords

Discussion in 'Free Thoughts' started by Stryder, Sep 2, 2008.

  1. Stryder Keeper of "good" ideas. Valued Senior Member

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    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/7585098.stm

    I'm sure he could of used stronger passwords, although I doubt he would of got an apology. I'm not asking your current passwords, but do you agree this is a unique way to complain about a Banks services? (or any other services for that matter?)
     
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  3. Oli Heute der Enteteich... Registered Senior Member

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    It seems to have far more imapct than a complaint letter.
    Letters tend to be largely ignored.
     
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  5. BenTheMan Dr. of Physics, Prof. of Love Valued Senior Member

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    What does "pants" mean?
     
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  7. Oli Heute der Enteteich... Registered Senior Member

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    Rubbish, useless, waste of time.
     
  8. Mr. Hamtastic whackawhackado! Registered Senior Member

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    I have a simple method for dealing with banks. First, I walk up and begin shrieking at the night depository. Next, if anyone is looking, I sneak about taking small bites of the plants. I cut to the fron of the teller line and say loudly,"what do you mean I own the bank? That is preposterous!" I then begin to make a low humming noise. After this I march straight back to the Manager, and cry out,"I demand to see the manager" I then cover my eyes and continue to yell. After 5 minutes, I grab the manager's head and lick their ear. Then I take down my pants and stride confidently out of the bank, sure that my point has been made.
     
  9. Mr. Hamtastic whackawhackado! Registered Senior Member

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    What? No one else does this? It's very effective.
     
  10. RubiksMaster Real eyes realize real lies Registered Senior Member

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    I used to have something like that for my online banking password. Mine was way more vulgar though. I don't think they noticed though, because I think they store the hashed version of the password.
     
  11. one_raven God is a Chinese Whisper Valued Senior Member

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    The employees should have no access to see his passwords at all.
    That's the real problem - it's a serious security breach.
    Apparently Lloyds IS pants.
     
  12. Oli Heute der Enteteich... Registered Senior Member

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    No, that bit is explained in either the link given above or somewhere else (I've read two accounts on this today - but it's a UK thing).
    Apparently it's not a breach if there are multiple account holders, as was the case with this one.
    And the employee was sacked for altering it...
     
  13. one_raven God is a Chinese Whisper Valued Senior Member

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    It should be.
    What's the justification of allowing the employees to view passwords on accounts with multiple holders?
     
  14. Oli Heute der Enteteich... Registered Senior Member

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    Search me, I've never worked in bank.
    But apparently it's policy. :shrug:
     

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