Tag: Information Theory
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Making Passwords Secure and Memorable: An Exploration of Entropy
Picture this: A small, yellow, square paper attached to the corner of a computer monitor, with “Tr0ub4d0r&3” scribbled hastily across it. This scenario is unfortunately commonplace in offices across the world. The reason behind it is the misconception that complex passwords like “Tr0ub4d0r&3” are safer. The reality, however, is the opposite. Such passwords are easier…