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My brother-in-law told me his password was his dog's name and the year he was born, like that was a clever secret.
This was at a family BBQ in Phoenix. He said it with a straight face, like he'd outsmarted the internet. I just stood there holding a paper plate. How do you even start that conversation without sounding like a jerk? What's a non-awkward way to tell someone their basic security is terrible?
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olivers283mo ago
Look, most people just need a password they can remember. At least it's not "password123" like half the office uses. If it gets him into his email, it works.
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evan_dixon673mo ago
Yeah but "if it gets him into his email, it works" is how people get hacked. A weak password is a weak password, even if it's not the absolute worst one.
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hugo23629d ago
And you're right... it's like people think "good enough" is actually good enough until something bad happens. That's the thing, the "it works" mindset is everywhere now, not just passwords. People use the same code for their phone, their email, their bank account, all because it's easy to remember. Then one thing gets leaked and suddenly their whole digital life is wide open. It's just lazy thinking that catches up to you eventually.
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