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You Shall Not Pass!: How to Build Memorable (and Secure) Passwords

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Password management is no sweat these days -- with tools like  LastPass , a master password  unlocks all doors .  Not only will such a service obviate the need for memorizing any passwords, it will also automatically  create s  secure passwords for you.  No fuss, no muss.   But, what if you don’t have the volume of accounts that would necessitate the use of a service like LastPass?  Or, what if you’re old school, and like creating your own passwords -- you know, ones that you can remember without an assistive device.  I get it.   There’s still a world for you.   Try passphrases .  Whereas most passwords include numbers, special characters, uppercase and lowercase letters, you don’t necessarily  need  all that jazz.  Passphrases are just  combinations of words and phrases that are  potentially  meaningless to the rest of the planet, but have some significance to you.  T...