#964 – Will AI Crack Your Passwords?

AI and your passwords

So news reports of late have drawn attention to the application of AI to password cracking. Are we doomed?

No, of course not, but the risk has increased somewhat.

Here's the deal: if you've already been doing passwords "correctly", you have nothing to fear. On the other hand, if you've been cutting corners, it might be time to re-evaluate your strategy.

Will AI Crack Your Passwords? has what you need to know.

Also this week

• Microsoft Office subscriptions are a better deal than you realize.
• "Unsupported software" may not mean what you think.
• "Compromised computer" probably means more than you think.
• "Podcasting" is kind of like old time radio for the modern age.

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TEH Podcast

Gary's got various smart home devices in his new home. Age verification and app banning are basically impossible. Police are recommending(!?) airtags for car theft prevention and recovery. I also reminisce about the events of exactly 40 years ago.

All that and the ever-present "more" in TEH 191: Smart homes, Blocking Utah, AirTags, Anniversary and picking locks.

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Take care,

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We're seeing AI associated with many things. Cracking your passwords is now on the list.
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Is a Microsoft 365 Subscription Worth It? Do the math.
Before you dismiss it because it's a subscription, take a look and do the math. Microsoft 365 might be surprisingly affordable for you. Read: Is a Microsoft 365 Subscription Worth It?

What Does "Unsupported Software" Really Mean? It means you're taking additional risk.
"Unsupported software" can refer to different things. I'll review variations on the theme and revisit the question of whether unsupported software can be used safely. Read: What Does "Unsupported Software" Really Mean?

My Computer's Been Compromised. What Should I Do? When you have to assume your computer isn't your computer anymore.
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What Is Podcasting? A wealth of audio content.
Podcasting delivers periodic or serialized audio content to your portable devices and other players. Read: What Is Podcasting?

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What Is Podcasting? Podcasting delivers periodic or serialized audio content to your portable devices and other players. Watch: What Is Podcasting?

My Computer Has Been Compromised. What Should I Do? The news is grim if someone's broken into your computer, but there are steps to take to prevent it from happening again. Watch: My Computer Has Been Compromised. What Should I Do?

What Does "Unsupported Software" Really Mean? "Unsupported software" can refer to different things. I'll review variations on the theme and revisit the question of whether unsupported software can be used safely. Watch: What Does "Unsupported Software" Really Mean?

Will AI Crack Your Passwords? We're seeing AI associated with many things. Cracking your passwords is now on the list. Watch: Will AI Crack Your Passwords?

Is a Microsoft 365 Subscription Worth It? Before you dismiss it because it's a subscription, take a look and do the math. Microsoft 365 might be surprisingly affordable for you. Watch: Is a Microsoft 365 Subscription Worth It?

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