Good Advice That Bears Repeating: Toughen Up Your Passwords!

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In an article that repeats a common theme in this space, this week's Economist talks about how researchers are trying to help ordinary people toughen up their passwords.
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In an article that repeats a common theme in this space, this week's Economist talks about how researchers are trying to help ordinary people toughen up their passwords. But despite the efforts of these researchers, the article's conclusion is a gloomy one:

The upshot is that there is probably no right answer. All security is irritating (ask anyone who flies regularly), and there is a constant tension between people's desire to be safe and their desire for things to be simple. While that tension persists, the hacker will always get through.

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Good Advice That Bears Repeating: Toughen Up Your Passwords!

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Foley Hoag provides innovative, strategic legal services to public, private and government clients. We have premier capabilities in the life sciences, healthcare, technology, energy, professional services and private funds fields, and in cross-border disputes. The diverse experiences of our lawyers contribute to the exceptional senior-level service we deliver to clients.
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