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The Human Password Problem
Manage episode 485664799 series 2810807
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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Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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
Manage episode 485664799 series 2810807
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
Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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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