For the FBI, the best password is the one formed by random phrases, without uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters
When we speak of a secure password, we immediately think of a code with letters, numbers and special characters (something like br21% 19 # ys?). In fact, it seems to be an effective combination, however, for FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation, US federal investigations department, this and other similar combinations are not as potent as that.
Amid so much controversy in which format is safer, a bulletin from FBI in Oregon, in the United States, he recommends that instead of using a short and complex password that is difficult to remember (like the example above), consider using a long combination. This involves combining multiple words into a long string of at least 15 characters. The extra length of a secret phrase makes it difficult to break, in addition to making it easier to remember, ponders the FBI. These guidelines were established by NIST, the National Institute of Fathers and Technology.
The FBI argues that the most secure passwords are those in passphrase formatIn other words, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation explains that the most secure passwords are those formed by secret phrases. Even containing simpler words and no special characters, combinations formed in the format of a secret phrase make it difficult for the wrongdoer to act. Thus, he will have difficulty accessing his account and, in addition, the criminal will need other computer resources to gain access.
With that, you can abandon complex codes like br21% 19 # ys? and use passwords with words, creating a kind of phrases: Technology Sustainability Innovation Power Showmetech Brasil or Security accesses Brazil parallelepiped protection facebook. The method advocated by FBI can be analyzed on the Use a Passphrase website. O Showmetech identified that passwords in random phrases have more strength than those with upper and lower case letters, with symbols and numbers (all together).
FBI tips for secure passwords
For the investigating body, complex passwords, in code format, are not so secure and can be “attacked” more easilyO FBI it also highlights some guidelines from the National Institute of Fathers and Technology, especially for companies. it is recommended to use passwords with 15 characters or more (without special characters, numbers and upper and lower case letters); Avoid popular words like love, Maria jesus, numerical sequences like 12345, among others; Only change your protection when there is reason to believe that there are threats; and finally, choose the password manager. This feature is known to be a safe environment for your codes and also offers other protection benefits.
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Source: FBI.
