So I was bored and decided to read some articles on the /g/ wiki and came across passwords. The Diceware method intrigued me but I remain skeptical. How would a password consisting of nothing but english words not get cracked practically instantly by a dictionary attack? Even if you used 6 words with spaces in between, how is that a secure password?
>>57433752
>Even if you used 6 words with spaces in between, how is that a secure password?
Its not
>>57433828
Apparently it's more secure than you think
https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10294/can-a-dictionary-attack-crack-a-diceware-passphrase
>>57433828
>use a dictionary of 10000 words to generate password
>randomly select 6 of those words in a random order
Literally a one in 100000000000000000000 chance of guessing the password. At a trillion guesses a second, it would still take years to crack.
If you're paranoid, use 7 words and you're looking at a one in 10^25 chance. That is assuming they know you use a diceware password. If their dictionary includes numbers or intentional spelling errors then it will take them significantly longer.
>>57433880
I just generated a 6 word password, and stored the password on a piece of paper in a picture frame. I'd like to see those fuckers in China get into my google account now. HAHA
>>57433907
>securing a Google account
For what purpose? It's already back-doored to hell.
All kidding aside, two factor is a very smart move too. With a strong password and two factor enabled, you're about as safe as you're going to get (unless you're berating Hillary, then Google will flag you and the government will v& you).
>>57433752
Six words is impossible to crack due to how big the dictionary is and a very big password lowers the cracking speed due to the bandwith needed.
>>57433947
Yes I also have 2-factor auth enabled. I'm more concerned about someone getting access to my bank info etc, than the NSA
>>57434103
Alright I understand now. Diceware is my new favorite method of choosing a passphrease
bump for other opsec and security practices
>>57435924
Always wear a condom.
>>57435956
But my girlfriend is pure and free of and STI or STD