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SN366: Password Cracking Update:  The Death of "Clever"

SN366: Password Cracking Update: The Death of "Clever"

Security Now - 16k MP3 · TWiT

August 23, 2012

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Show Notes

After catching up with a collection of miscellaneous and interesting security-related news, Leo and I take a close look at the long-term consequences of the many massive password leakages which have occurred. The upshot? Hackers are getting MUCH better at cracking passwords, and "clever" techniques can no longer be regarded as safe.