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Table of Contents Read Me First ............................................................... 4 Updates and More.......................................................... 4 Basics ......................................................................... 5 What’s New in Version 1.1 ............................................... 5 Introduction ................................................................. 7 Passwords Quick Start ............................................... 11 Understand the Problems with Passwords ................. 12 Simple for You, Simple for Them ..................................... 12 The One and the Many .................................................. 13 The Major Threats ........................................................ 14 Timeworn Tricks ........................................................... 24 Usernames and Passwords: an Outdated Model .................. 26 Learn about Password Security .................................. 29 What Makes a Good Password? ....................................... 29 All about Entropy ......................................................... 30 Why a Great Password Isn’t Enough ................................. 34 Understanding Security Questions and Reset Procedures ...... 35 Multi-factor Authentication ............................................. 37 Authenticating with Another Site’s Credentials .................... 39 Apply Joe’s Password Strategy .................................. 42 Figure Out Which Passwords You Must Memorize ................. 43 Create Strong but Memorable Passwords ........................... 45 Use a Password Manager for Everything Else ...................... 47 Handle Security Questions ............................................. 50 Manage Email Options................................................... 51 Deal with Exceptions and Surprises .................................. 52 Choose a Password Manager ...................................... 59 Features to Look For ..................................................... 59 Example Password Managers .......................................... 62 2 Click here to buy the full 103-page “Take Control of Your Passwords” for only $10!
Keep Your Passwords Secure ..................................... 75 Avoid the “Weakest Link” Problem ................................... 75 Use Wireless Networks Safely ......................................... 77 Back Up Your Passwords ................................................ 79 Prepare an Emergency Password Plan ............................... 81 Audit Your Passwords ................................................ 84 Understand the Overall Process ....................................... 84 Triage Your Passwords ................................................... 85 Update Your Password ................................................... 86 Appendix A: Use Two-factor Authentication ............... 90 Two-factor Pros and Cons .............................................. 90 Use Google’s Two-step Verification ................................... 92 Use Apple’s Two-step Verification ..................................... 93 Appendix B: Help Your Uncle with His Passwords ...... 95 Password Manager Compromises ..................................... 95 Password Reuse Compromises ........................................ 96 Password Complexity Compromises ................................. 97 Teach This Book ......................................................... 98 About This Book ......................................................... 99 Ebook Extras ............................................................... 99 About the Author ........................................................ 100 About the Publisher..................................................... 101 Copyright and Fine Print .......................................... 102 Featured Titles ......................................................... 103 3 Click here to buy the full 103-page “Take Control of Your Passwords” for only $10!
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Page 5 and 6: Basics Here are a few basic concept
Page 7 and 8: Introduction Think of a card, any c
Page 9 and 10: My goal in this book is to lay out
Page 11 and 12: Passwords Quick Start To get the mo
Page 13 and 14: So, your goal when selecting any ne
Page 15 and 16: Creating memorable but unguessable
Page 17 and 18: Figure Out Which Passwords You Must
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Page 23 and 24: • Inconvenience: Two-factor authe
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Page 27 and 28: About This Book Thank you for purch
Page 29 and 30: About the Publisher Publishers Adam
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