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RIPE, Regional Internet Registry, hacked because an admin account's password was ripeadmin (arstechnica.com)
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[–] JaymesRS 76 points 10 months ago (3 children)

That’s why I only use “hunter2” for mine. With the number, it’s more secure.

[–] laurelraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 50 points 10 months ago

Just looks like a bunch of stars to me

[–] sawdustprophet@midwest.social 27 points 10 months ago

That’s why I only use “*******” for mine. With the number, it’s more secure.

I guess it works because I can't see the password.

[–] remus989@sh.itjust.works 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Nah, you need more numbers in your passwords. That's why mine is always 123456789!

[–] tigerjerusalem@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

That's it, I'm going to use hunter123456789 now for maximum security!