Secure password

One of the easiest ways to break into a system is to use common passwords. Most software packages, Internet appliances and even switches ship with default passwords. Sometimes these "passwords" are NULL -- in other words, there is no password assigned.

Many attempts against the security of systems are performed in an attempt to get a hold of encrypted passwords. These password files are then subjected to brute force attacks using common or dictionary words. Unfortunately these type of attacks are often successful.

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