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The Human Password Problem

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Think your clever password is hacker-proof? Think again. In this episode, Darnley dives into why our very human brains—full of favorite pets, TV shows, and birthdates—are no match for modern password-cracking tools. With AI now guessing passwords better than ever, it's time to rethink how we protect our digital lives.

Tune in to learn what’s really going on behind the scenes, and what you should be doing instead.

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Humans Are Predictable (00:00:45)

3. Dictionary Attacks & Password Patterns (00:02:26)

4. Rise of Smart Cracking (00:03:53)

5. Personalized Cracking (00:05:01)

6. What’s the Solution? (00:05:52)

7. The Bright Side (00:07:28)

8. FInal Thoughts/ Ending (00:08:00)

178 episodes

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Manage episode 485664799 series 2810807
Content provided by Darnley's Cyber Café. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Darnley's Cyber Café or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Think your clever password is hacker-proof? Think again. In this episode, Darnley dives into why our very human brains—full of favorite pets, TV shows, and birthdates—are no match for modern password-cracking tools. With AI now guessing passwords better than ever, it's time to rethink how we protect our digital lives.

Tune in to learn what’s really going on behind the scenes, and what you should be doing instead.

Click here to send future episode recommendation

Support the show

Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Humans Are Predictable (00:00:45)

3. Dictionary Attacks & Password Patterns (00:02:26)

4. Rise of Smart Cracking (00:03:53)

5. Personalized Cracking (00:05:01)

6. What’s the Solution? (00:05:52)

7. The Bright Side (00:07:28)

8. FInal Thoughts/ Ending (00:08:00)

178 episodes

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