Computer speed vs information security

[lihle]

Hello,

i would like to full understand this. does the increase in computer speeds works to the advantage of hackers or it makes no difference at all.

i know that the security depends on the algorithm strength.

 

[Emerald]

actually it really depends on how strong of a password you use.

anything over 8+ characters is good

here are some changes that will increase the strength of a password (weakest to strongest)

1) password
2) Password
3) Passw0rd
4) P@ssw0rd
5) !!P@ssw0rd##

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Password_strength

 

[techrajeev]

Along with password, you can do following stuff to make sure that you are protected

1. Install a good Internet Security software and update regularly

2. use OpenDNS so that many attacks from known hackers and phishing etc will be automatically blocked.

https://store.opendns.com/get/home-free

 

[lihle]

Best answer selected by lihle.