![]() For much of that time, you could even use a dictionary word or words or all letters-no punctuation, mixed case, or numerals required. This was considered not just an acceptable level of security, but the only necessary level of security. You often weren’t even allowed to create a password longer than 8 characters. For 40 years, they remained weak and crackable, often with only modest effort. It was only in 1960 that computing systems began to require passwords. Proviso #1 Background: Very Old Passwords Were Too Weak Where did this idea of passwords having an expiration date originate, and why is it wrong? To find out, let’s delve into what’s behind each of those three provisos. Otherwise, there’s no reason ever to bother. The reason to change a password should relate to an active problem: someone has stolen your password, it’s so weak that someone will crack it any moment now, or you’re notified of a password leak. T-Mobile used to require you to change your password every 12 months, as shown. Fortunately, the carrier included a Skip button-which wasn’t always the case. Just yesterday, I logged into my T-Mobile account and was told my password was old and should be changed. Yet some organizations want to convince us that your passwords become increasingly susceptible to attack over time. Unless there’s a security breach where it’s stored.If you created a unique one for each account.Before you call the fire department, consider these three crucial provisos. ![]() I’m going to set off all your smoke alarms when I make this fiery statement: Never change your password. #1623: How to turn off YouTube's PiP, use AirPlay to Mac, and securely erase Mac drives.#1624: Important OS security updates, rescuing QuickTake 150 photos, AirTag alerts while traveling.#1625: Apple's "Far Out" event, the future of FileMaker, free NMUG membership, Quick Note and tags in Notes, Plex suffers data breach.#1626: AirTag replacement battery gotcha, Kindle Kids software flaws, iOS 12.5.6 security fix.#1627: iPhone 14 lineup, Apple Watch SE/Series 8/Ultra, new AirPods Pro, iOS 16 and watchOS 9 released, Steve Jobs Archive.
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