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[-] Zachariah@lemmy.world 17 points 5 months ago

Yes, and the master should be a paraphrase not a password.

[-] RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 5 months ago

That's just recommended to emphasize length. If your password is as long as a passphrase it's likely more secure (harder to remember though).

[-] Zachariah@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago

But if the point is to remember it, then you should use the security from length of series of 5+ random words. It’s easier to remember, write down, and type. All great characteristics of a master passphrase.

[-] RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 5 months ago

I don't disagree, sorry if it sounded like I did.

There's just a theoretical weakness since the base word lists are usually public knowledge and bruteforcers could (and probably already have) optimize for that.

The advantages of a passphrase outweigh though as you mentioned. An attacker would first need your repo anyway.

[-] rockerface@lemm.ee 6 points 5 months ago

I'm adding obscure memes and anime references to my passphrases. Good luck bruteforcing that

[-] vorpuni@jlai.lu 1 points 5 months ago

Separating some of the words with random symbols also isn't too hard to remember and no chance that can be bruteforced.

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