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A word of caution first: There are plenty of online blogs publishing similar lists of funny passwords or Wi-Fi user names and so on. Some users might feel encouraged to actually use these for their accounts when they lack inspiration for what password to set. Maybe you also think that if you set a funny password, it will be easier to remember it later on.
I cannot stress enough what a dangerous strategy this is. First of all, hackers are continuously trying out all account and password combos they can get their hands on. Just like in those credential stuffing attacks linked above. That means that once a password idea appeared in text form somewhere online, you can be sure it will get uploaded into a credential stuffing script sooner or later.
As a system admin, you sometimes have to ask people for their passwords and many times the insights you get are crazy funny. Here are the best such stories on funny passwords, gathered up from sysadmins all over.
4. I am interested in History, including local, state, national, and world wide. This opens a ton of ideas for passwords. Places, events, dates, people, inventions, and food are possible sources for passwords. EXAMPLE: How many people know the name of the 1st ruler in the capitol city in Sumner about 6000 years ago. Better yet, what word did he use for BREAKFAST.
So the possibilities based on something in history are endless. The same ides can be used in any science or hobby. EXAMPLE: I am interested in, or have been interested in the past, in wood working, music, electronics, teaching, the military, and now Psychology.
Author, thanks for a very interesting article. I completely agree with your ideas, not always the longest password with a lot of words will be the most reliable. In general, in any case, it is better when the password does not have any logic and meaning, it will be more difficult to crack
If the app closes immediately after you open it, then try uninstalling the app, restarting your phone, and reinstalling the app. If that doesn't work, then use the comment on an app form to report the issue. In your comment please include the type of phone you have, and the operating system version it is running.
Is your phone running a VPN? Depending on your VPN settings, it could be preventing the app from properly connecting. You can try turning off your VPN while signing in. You can also try to setting the VPN so it is routing traffic only through the US. The app will not work outside the US.
Does your phone have a strong data connection. To sign in the app needs a good data connection so it can verify your credentials when signing in. If you are having issue signing in over wifi, then try turning it off and using your phone cellular data connection. If you are on cellular data, then try moving to a location with a stronger signal, or connecting via wifi.
If you receive a "Session Timeout, please try again later message" when attempting to buy permits on your phone, then check to see if your device's browser has cookies enabled. A session cookie is required to ensure the purchasing process goes as smoothly as possible.
You can access your user profile via the app menu, found on the top-left hand side of the app. Using the online permit system you have the ability to edit your phone number, mailing address, and email address.
You cannot print your permits directly from within the app. You may visit the online permit purchasing vendor site from your computer and download and print copies of your permits for free. Once on the site, click on the Manage Your Account & Reprint Permits" link found on the page.
When you buy an E-Stamp, you will receive an E-Stamp certificate. This certificate is unique to the purchaser and is valid as a Federal Duck Stamp across the nation for up to 45 days from the date of purchase. Within that time, a physical Duck Stamp will be mailed to you. Your E-Stamp certificate may be printed out or downloaded onto your mobile device and must be carried on your person while hunting waterfowl.
As soon as you receive your physical stamp, you must sign it and use it for hunting. Your E-Stamp certification is no longer valid once you receive your physical stamp. Regardless of whether you received your physical stamp, after 45 days from the date of purchase, the E-Stamp certificate is no longer valid. You must carry your current, signed Federal Duck Stamp while hunting.
NOTE: You must notch your permit immediately after harvesting your animal. You have until 10pm to telecheck your permit. If you are unable to complete the telecheck process by 10pm, then please contact the local conservation agent.
If you accidentally notched or telechecked the wrong permit, then notch and telecheck the correct permit listed in your app. Then report the issue using the MO Hunting feedback link so the incorrect notch/telecheck can be undone.
Please note, you must have the correct permit in advanced of hunting for the previous telecheck to be voided. You cannot purchase another permit after harvesting the animal and ask for it to replace the existing telecheck.
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Online security is something the average person struggles with maintaining. I am personally guilty of every digital faux pas: weak passwords, accessing back accounts on public WiFi, It is truly amazing that I have not been hacked yet (or maybe I just don't know it). As my paranoia grew I started looking into improved security measures. I am by no means a tech expert, but maybe my five little tips can give you a jumping off point for your own research.
Passwords are the first line of defence against prying eyes. If you are anything like me, you are guilty of using similar passwords that all follow a simple naming convention. Although I did this to combat my own forgetfulness, I would have been safer just forgetting and resetting my passwords over and over again. It is a bad habit that can be disastrous if the pattern is figured out. Now, it is difficult to remember a plethora of long passwords, but it is a good practice to assign complicated passwords to sensitive accounts (like banking) and similar, memorable ones to less important things (like Facebook). There are also apps that can help generate and manage randomized passwords for all your accounts.
Every app service or browser extension requires agreeing to long, fine print agreements that often give the developer permission to use you personal, demographic data for advertising. Sometimes it goes further than that and your information can end up with nefarious third-parties, and you agreed to it. The agreements are tedious by design and annoying to read. However it is important to read the agreements and decide which apps you want to use. Additionally, app stores (Google Play and IOS) have their own amendments to individual agreements which usually grant them access to your demographic data. It is safer to find the developers individual website and download the application directly from them. This helps avoid targeted ads and lets you be more selective.
The most popular messaging apps do not feature end-to-end encryption. Services like Facebook Messenger, Google Allo, and even the default text messenger on an Android phone uses in-transit encryption. While all the messages are technically encrypted, once they reach the service provider, they are decrypted and stored in proprietary servers. There is always a risk that these severs could be compromised. For example, Twitter suffered a massive hack earlier this year. There is no reason to take this chance when safe alternatives exist. A popular international option with end-to-end is WhatsApp, although it is now powered by Facebook. An even better option is Signal (signal.org/en) which is a an open-source, independent messaging app with end-to-end encryption. Edward Snowden personally stands by it.
This is the simplest, all-encompassing option for anyone who seriously wants to protect their digital information. A VPN, or virtual private network, creates a route and an exit point between your local network (public or private) and another location. It essentially makes it look like you are in a different place from where you actually are to anyone following your web activity. This is integral: any information you look at while in a coffee shop, in an airport, or even at school is susceptible to eavesdropping.
All of the information out there can be scary, and it is easy to get overwhelmed. This list is just to get you thinking about personal measures you can take to improve your digital security. There is always more you can do. I want to thank Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc. (www.haywoodhunt.ca/) for their wonderful 2020 Scholarship Program. It has been an awesome motivator to share some of what I learned.
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