crp Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 I don't believe so. Er, I take that back --> http://www.scmagazin...article/220257/ And MS doesn't yet allow passwords longer than 16 characters. oh shoot, I remember there being something about passwords being longer than 16 characters not actually being better and even worse. But can't remember what or where it was ... :dang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Only if you try to remember them ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crp Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Only if you try to remember them ... no joke, I think that was it. Vast majority of people can not remember 16+ characters unless very easy to remember and hence to crack. So defeated the purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlim Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Apparently 16 normal characters is sufficient. basic 16-character passwords were the hardest to crack for a “powerful attacker.” After 10 billion guesses, only around 12 percent of the 16-character passwords had been cracked, compared to 22 percent of the comprehensive8 passwords and almost 60 percent of the basic8 passwords. from studies done in 2011 and 2012Source: http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/06/password-complexity-rules-more-annoying-less-effective-than-length-ones/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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