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Tip of the Week (Episode 201208): Creating a Strong Password

By Dan Giancaterino •  February 21, 2012

Jenkins Tip of the Week (Episode 201208): How strong are your online passwords? If your passwords are short (6-9 characters) and easy to guess (something like "PH1LL13Z"), they're not strong. Try using a passphrase: 3 or more words separated by spaces ("angry docile fossils"). There are even Websites that will generate passphrases for you.

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