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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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olivers2823h 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_dixon6722h 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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