There’s a new way to make strong passwords, and it’s way easier

Now, a new standard is emerging for passwords, backed by a growing number of businesses and government agencies — to the relief of computer users everywhere. No longer must passwords be changed so often, or include an incomprehensible string of special characters. The new direction is one that champions less complexity in favor of length.

By Todd C. Frankel and Andrea Peterson

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