• newIdentity@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    But a strong password doesn’t help you with phishing attacks and such attacks. It really only protects you against database breaches and direct password Bruteforce.

    Reusing a password doesn’t destroy the whole security aspect you get from a strong password like the meme implies. Just some of it.

    Of course you should both not reuse passwords and use strong passwords

    • Tartas1995@discuss.tchncs.de
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      1 year ago

      You have successfully missed my point, and apparently your own???

      I am not saying strong passwords are protecting you from phishing. I never did.

      The meme is saying reusing the password “ruins” a lot of the security benefits of a strong password. And it does. Like you agree.

      So for you, reusing passwords… That is what I am taking about, as you expressed the reusing passwords is fine because it has to be cracked and with strong password that is difficult. So I was criticizing your statement. I don’t know how you manage to understand anything else from it honestly. And yes!!! Reusing passwords makes phishing attacks easier and more successful.