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"I have nothing to hide -- why should I worry about my password?"
Anyone
who gets unauthorized access to an account can (and frequently does) use it
to run illegal software such as crack or network "sniffing"
programs. These programs try to spot passwords as they pass through the network.
They use the information to
break into other computers to engage in e-mail or transactions that can
destroy the reputation or finances of the legitimate account holder.
A good password is one that is a mixture of alpha/numeric and case. Please see
the Office of Information Technology (OIT) page on Strong Passwords
or call the OIT Help Desk for more information.
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