Security Response

People choose their passwords based on different factors: how easy they are to remember, how strong or complex they are, the sentimental value they have, etc. Symantec has developed a survey to show how you compare to others with your password considerations. The one to two minute survey can be found at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AD7J2UVLB. Don’t worry, it doesn’t ask you for your passwords.  Some of you may have also noticed that this survey is not being run off the Symantec website—good catch. Our readers are clearly not the type to fall for a phishing attack. Don’t worry, we’ve checked it out, this link is safe to use. Give it a whirl; we’d love to see how we’re all doing as a group at keeping our sensitive accounts and information safe.

The fact is, hackers can get through any password if they’re given enough time. Your goal should be to make it as...