Back in the day when I wrote database systems for departments at my job, one of them asked me to program in a password routine. After I implemented it, they kept calling for me to come over and reset the password because they had forgotten it. Finally, I was so annoyed, I programmed in a “back-door” password, so the next time they called, I said “type this in: I A M A D O O F U S”.
I usually pick the first thing I see on my desk. So random and no one could figure it out. I’ve had (not now) "redteacup, “sandwichhalf” and my favorite: “crumbs”
I tend to look at my screen and desk for inspiration. I find a 3-word phrase gives lots of security, and is easier to remember, as long as I include numbers and sometime special characters, if allowed. I only memorize the important ones.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 10 years ago
At least he can remember it.
Dani Rice over 10 years ago
But he better change it – soon.
ChessPirate over 10 years ago
Back in the day when I wrote database systems for departments at my job, one of them asked me to program in a password routine. After I implemented it, they kept calling for me to come over and reset the password because they had forgotten it. Finally, I was so annoyed, I programmed in a “back-door” password, so the next time they called, I said “type this in: I A M A D O O F U S”.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 10 years ago
I usually pick the first thing I see on my desk. So random and no one could figure it out. I’ve had (not now) "redteacup, “sandwichhalf” and my favorite: “crumbs”
cknoblo Premium Member over 10 years ago
I tend to look at my screen and desk for inspiration. I find a 3-word phrase gives lots of security, and is easier to remember, as long as I include numbers and sometime special characters, if allowed. I only memorize the important ones.