Top Passwords 2017 Last year the new starwars film added a few new passwords to the annual list, this year we are back to pretty much the same old favourites. There are a few new entries (flower, sunshine), but the rest of the list are the same or slight variations on the normal culprits (password1).… Continue reading Top Passwords 2017
Category: Security
Articles on Computer Security both hardware and software including Hints and Tips.
How To Protect Yourself Online
How To Protect Yourself Online? 1) Create and use Secure Passwords Your password should be at least 8 Characters long and be a combination of letters, numbers and symbols. Don’t reuse your password, if someone gets hold of your password they will try it on other sites, so try to create a unique password for… Continue reading How To Protect Yourself Online
Has My Password Been Compromised?
Has My Password Been Compromised? With lots of data breeches happening to multiple large and popular websites and business, it is very possible that a password you use has been compromised especially if you use the same password across multiple sites. Amongst the sites that have been Compromised are VTech, Adobe, Ashley Madison, Adult Friend… Continue reading Has My Password Been Compromised?
Top Passwords 2016
Top Passwords 2016 The new eagerly awaiting Star Wars film came out in December, breaking all the box office records. This was not a massive surprise, but what is a surprise is how the Star Wars has had a big effect of peoples password of choice with 5 of the Top 25 passwords inspired by… Continue reading Top Passwords 2016
TrendMicro Password Manager Security bug (urgent)
TrendMicro Password Manager Security bug (urgent) TrendMicro Antivirus for Windows has an integrated a component called Password Manager. http://www.trendmicro.com/us/home/products/software/password-manager/index.html This product has a massive security hole that allows both remote and local command execution, as well as exposing all the stored passwords to the internet (even if held in an encrypted format). This Bug produces… Continue reading TrendMicro Password Manager Security bug (urgent)
What are the Default Aspect Admin Passwords?
What are the Default Aspect Admin Passwords? Below are all the default usernames and passwords for Aspect devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have… Continue reading What are the Default Aspect Admin Passwords?
What are the Default Allied Admin Passwords?
What are the Default Allied Admin Passwords Below are all the default usernames and passwords for Allied devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have… Continue reading What are the Default Allied Admin Passwords?
What are the Default 3COM Admin Passwords?
What are the Default 3COM Admin Passwords? Below are all the default usernames and passwords for 3com devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have… Continue reading What are the Default 3COM Admin Passwords?
What are the Default Axis Admin Passwords?
What are the Default Axis Admin Passwords? Below are all the default usernames and passwords for Axis devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have… Continue reading What are the Default Axis Admin Passwords?
What are the Default Avaya Admin Passwords?
What are the Default Avaya Admin Passwords? Below are all the default usernames and passwords for Avaya devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have… Continue reading What are the Default Avaya Admin Passwords?