MISUSE OF PASSWORDS

Most of us think the word ’Misuse’ and the word ’Abuse’ mean the same. Or at least most of us do not know the difference.

While it is true that, of the various meanings that any Standard Dictionary assigns these two Words, one of the meanings is that common to both is ’improper use or application’. That is both refer to ’improper use or application’.

However, when it comes the world of Passwords the word ’Misuse’ is a misnomer, rather the word ’abuse’ fits in perfectly.

It may come as a shock to know that there are people trying to get your Password or your Bank details by illegal or fraudulent means, the obvious purpose is to Abuse.

These Password Thieves adopt various Techniques such as Phishing, Wiretapping, Keystroke Logging to get your Password. Therefore it becomes all the more necessary to safeguard your Password. Read more about How these Password Thieves operate

It can be difficult to protect our Password in an efficient way, unless we know more about Passwords and their importance.

In fact, Passwords have become so intimately associated with life, that without a Password, life comes to a standstill these days. Anywhere you go a Password follows you like a shadow. Whether you want to check your Bank Balance or to see the E-mail – Password is a must. Password is a Magic Key that throws open the World. Read more here Passwords - The Magic Key

Once you learn about Passwords, you should also know some Tips to prevent Misuse of Passwords. Unless you know these Tips you are vulnerable to attack by Hackers. Therefore read this about Protecting Your Indentidy On The Internet

Wondering ‘How Hackers break Passwords’ ?

Well, the Human Brain is so ingenious that Hackers around the world are succeeding in breaking even the most Secure Systems. Take a peep into the minds of Hackers to understand how they go about their job, and in the process learn a Tip or two on the do and don’ts. Read more about How Hackers Break Passwords

Once you know how Hackers operate to break Passwords, you are in a much better shape to beat the Hacker by creating the best Passwords. That’s the best Bet. Learn more about creating strong Passwords - The Best Passwords

Of course the World is also fed up with Hacking, and therefore has been trying some alternatives to Passwords. But can there be alternatives to Passwords ?

The answer to this question is , surprisingly a ‘Yes’. Get to know about Security Tokens, Public Key Cryptography and Biometry. The Technologies that are being tried the World over in am attempt to increase the level of Security of your Password. Read more about this issue here Alternatives to Passwords