Japanese Password Usage

(Japan(99)
Fri 2008/12/05 17:16
Always love to check out new web2.0 services and do a lot of registrations and signing up but always find myself forgetting the passwords.
I do have applications which encrypt and store my passwords but are a pain to open. 

Been trying to think of an easy way to manage passwords as I (and recommend you to) use a different password/username for every website I use. 
The reason is that if you use the same combination, all it takes is to have a malicious employee to get hold of your details and gain access to all your other services.

For example, 25% of Japanese internet users choose the same password as their username - 87% said they use the same username/password combination for all the different sites they use. if you are doing the same then consider changing the way you choose user/pass combinations before its too late.
Read more from this survey at What Japan Thinks.

Also from the survey, because most use the same combination, only 9.2 of users said that they frequently forgot their password.

And just in case you are wondering - no I cant see your password as its encrypted the moment you register at dc.com.   
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Posted on Fri 2008/12/05 17:16 by
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lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/15 01:22)
Seleção IX
Hmm.. I guess I'll vote for "sometimes" since Firefox does the job ^_^
As for combinations.. They're all the same :X
(ID #399730) Posted on 2008/12/05 17:32
Seotaku in US (Registered on 2008/01/02 09:28)
(-_w)/
Ehh... I have the same password for all of my sites I visit.  A 'malicious employee' could mess my life up pretty badly right now @_@. I'd better go fix that. Thanks Danny---!
(ID #399732) Posted on 2008/12/05 17:33
tibul in UK (Registered on 2008/01/28 08:30)
Network Technician
To be honest I use about 5-6 different passwords that I alternate between ranging from very easy passwords to very difficult password and I use firefox to do any remembering of passwords when I want to access sites quickly, I think in general as long as you have a varied amount of passwords it makes it much more difficult for anybody to cause damage as if they find one pass out they may only be able to access a couple of sites at the most and this saves a lot of hassle with remembering potentially hundreds of passwords unless you use a password manager like firefox of cause.
(ID #399734) Posted on 2008/12/05 17:36
§.§. in the dark (Registered on 2008/10/21 14:50)
I do the same thing as you. i have 7 different passwords for sites depending on how secure it needs to be like a webhosting account would take the most difficult as well as my e-mail acc's. Things i don't really care about will get the very easy pass.

People may think this is stupid but no one knows what sites i go to. i leave no tracks, no links to my other places, nothing that could link me with another site. 
(ID #399926) Posted on 2008/12/05 21:12
lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30 19:39)
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
I try to remember all of them... but if I don't go to that particular website for a while, I'd completely forget what it is. I do have a set of password rotation, so if one password doesn't work then it must be the other ones. I have about 3 or 4 password rotation, sometimes a variation on a few of them.
(ID #399735) Posted on 2008/12/05 17:36
lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/22 03:22)
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Most of my username and password are the same for the sites I visit...
(ID #399736) Posted on 2008/12/05 17:36
suki in Cape Town, South Africa (Registered on 2007/08/22 23:15)
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
I try to have variation but, it sure is a lot to remember too... ^^;
(ID #399748) Posted on 2008/12/05 17:48
adanrico in California (Registered on 2008/12/02 02:27)
Web Design & Marketing
UH OH! I need to do some major username/password changes then >__<
(ID #399751) Posted on 2008/12/05 17:55
Rin in Toronto (Registered on 2008/01/04 17:29)
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
Well, I use different user names and pass depending on which site I go...
(ID #399759) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:00
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/19 01:36)
Student and full-time otaku
I've been rethinking changing my passwords and email addresses somewhat, but I've got registrations at so many sites it'll be a pain...now I use the same ones at practically every site orz
(ID #399762) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:01
tenrou in Honolulu, HI (Registered on 2008/04/16 17:43)
★究極神龍★
Some websites I use the same password on, repeatedly.  Usually, they're of less importance (I could really care less if someone hacks my MySpace account, for instance).  Others (like e-mail), I use a unique password, but rarely change it.  And then, there's work.  Military requires me to use a new password every three months, with a minimum character requirement and letter/number/symbol requirment.  Plus, it can't be a password that I've used within the last 18 months (or be similar to a password I've used).  I usually end up writing those passwords down.  ^^;
(ID #399767) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:05
quicoto in Spain (Registered on 2007/12/10 20:32)
Blogger
You're right Danny but if you don't use any software will be hard to remember. If im using web app firefox will do it for me.
(ID #399783) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:15
Akari in Canada (Registered on 2008/06/16 06:04)
I only use the same password on registration sites that don't seem that important to me. Email, DC, etc all have different users/pass. The thing is...I remember them all. =w=''
(ID #399789) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:18
jbhannah in Tempe, AZ (Registered on 2008/03/18 10:32)
Student, webpenguin/designer, programmer, Mac addict
Firefox's password remembering function does a pretty good job, but as a Mac user I personally use 1Password because it works across Camino, Safari, and Firefox, can store addresses and credit cards and other general passwords too, has a built in password generator, and is just all-around full of awesome. I think it's $30 or so, but a good investment.
(ID #399791) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:20
jbhannah in Tempe, AZ (Registered on 2008/03/18 10:32)
Student, webpenguin/designer, programmer, Mac addict
By "works across" I mean it puts a toolbar button in these and several other browsers, that brings up a menu with stored passwords for the site you're on and the option to go to and automatically log in to any of the sites you have passwords stored for. It also automatically asks you if you want to save new passwords; no (or at least very little for basic use) having to open and switch between different programs to save and fill in passwords or having to keep them manually up to date across multiple browsers. (Only "downside" is it's Mac-only, but if you only use Macs you should be fine :P)
(ID #399793) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:23
aspro in Hobart, Australia (Registered on 2008/12/06 01:54)
Software Developer
1Password is awesome, truly :)
(ID #400237) Posted on 2008/12/06 01:55
Novaoblivion in New Mexico (Registered on 2008/06/02 14:59)
大学生
I too use 1password its really a great program!
(ID #400253) Posted on 2008/12/06 02:22
Zakaさん in アメリカ?日本かも??( ゚Д゚) (Registered on 2008/11/11 20:36)
王オタク x 天才様
I tend to use easy passwords for sites and services I wouldn't care people having access to, like random forums and random web games.

If it's something important, or something to do with finances or business information, I have a lengthy complex string for password that varies from site to site, and sometimes even username. I remember those since I can't trust any sort of program to "secure" them anyway -_-
(ID #399799) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:28
iMM in Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Registered on 2007/07/08 15:44)
Publisher
I have over 70 usernames and passwords. to my shame I have to admit I had to write them down, especially some that I only use once a month. I tend to be reluctant with having the web browser remember my passwords as other people sometimes use my laptop which if they leave it alone for more then 5 minutes also locks up :-)
(ID #399806) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:33
Shockerz in Malaysia (Registered on 2008/10/12 22:34)
Student
I'm using the same password in almost every site that I have registered to. Because this way is way more easy to have one to access all. I think I better go and change it right now a malicious employee is a no-no for me. 
(ID #399808) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:35
jano in your imagination (Registered on 2008/06/30 16:03)
freelancer, Spanglish speaker
I use different user/passwords for university services, gmail,hotmail, Internet account, wireless, linux and windows, etc, too many passwords to remember, so frequently forgot a few, and find myself scratching my head and trying to remember the user/password >.<.
(ID #399817) Posted on 2008/12/05 18:47
tueac in Singapore (Registered on 2008/08/23 08:16)
Fresh Diploma Grad... enlistee.. soon
I have a few passwords... and i use them according to importance... if needed to i would also made a few out that is similar but very different in some sense... haha... 
(ID #399829) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:03
raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/12 23:05)
Pre-U Student
I try to use different username and password combination for different sites but not really different ones for every single site. Maybe like 3-4 combinations for all of the sites that I visit. 
(ID #399830) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:05
soulfringe in Sacramento California, United States (Registered on 2008/10/25 19:28)
amatuer bum
 I often use the same password, but mix it up with a few different variations I have set.  This way If I forget a password, i just need to run it a few times with some altercations to the pass. like  password password55  pa55word   pasSworD.  for example.  thats not to say i don't use something completely different now and again.  A lot of questionable sites will always be something completely different ( like private game servers)
(ID #399831) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:08
silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22 15:45)
???Confused???
I have different passwords for stuff, but I write them down somewhere...there's also a program called keepass my friend uses that's pretty  good at organizing passwords, but have yet to try it myself...
(ID #399833) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:08
Andrei-kun in California, USA (Registered on 2008/10/23 16:11)
Student
I'm not a good memorizer. I even forgot to write it down in a paper in some occasions. LOL
That's why, as possible, same combination I will use but with the latest protections installed. At the same time, I decide wisely whether to be part of a site or not, because I know, I'm pretty vulnerable.
(ID #399836) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:15
England Al in England, UK (Registered on 2008/07/14 02:01)
All round good guy and musician
Passwords are one of my pet hates at work, as my job means having to use a variety of equipment each controlled by a PC with its' own login codes - who else is going to use them??. The company workstations require you to login three times to use the software required to do the job (including Lotus Notes), but if the passwords are different, it will set them all to be the same! This is from a company who insist that everyone attend an 'IT Security Seminar' on an annual basis. I don't think they have realised the full definition of 'security' yet...

(ID #399838) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:18
technonewt in Southern Oregon, United States (Registered on 2007/11/02 12:53)
College Student
I tend to use the same password for different categories. Other times not. I'm getting used to putting numbers in as well. I keep my passwords encrypted in case i forget.
(ID #399839) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:19
Lelouch Lamperouge in ClovisLand (Registered on 2008/08/21 07:05)
former Emperor of Britannia
I've forgotten a total amount of 5 email passwords and 3 blog related accounts and 3 online game accounts T_T

I use different passwords and keep them in a notebook with lock.
I carry the keys to it all the time.
(ID #399843) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:23
Army 101 in Madrid, Spain, Europe, Earth (Registered on 2008/12/01 18:46)
General Manager
As you are a Mac lover as I am, I really recomend you 1password, it is an incredible aplication for our macs and iphone/itouch that syncs all the information and is really cheap and useful. That way you can generate aleatory passwords and check them later or use them directly from Safari, Firefox...
(ID #399845) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:27
thebarrett in California 死の金魚 (Registered on 2008/12/03 18:50)
Gundam Pilot (in training)
i have passwords i remember in my head my hardest ones are passwords with a bunch of numbers and letters example: 554c814333 my easier passwords i use for sites i don't care much about are Example: Kazooie or Goldania  none of these are legit passwords just examples. i prefer my hard passwords since they are easier then words to remember they are like phone numbers you should try making passwords like that you will feel safer and won't forget so much
(ID #399863) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:42
TeeCiel in Los Angeles, CA; Hong Kong (Registered on 2007/08/22 15:19)
Capitalist Consumer
Actually, I have a simple secret algorithm that uses the URL of the website to come up with a unique password for the site. As an example (no, this is not the algorithm I use), take the first letter or number of the URL, then capitalize it if it is a .com address, lowercase if it is anything else + number of letters in domain name + "W" if there is www in front of URL + "pi" + 4 digits of pi if the domain has even number of letters, or 6 digits of pi if domain has odd number of letters. So the password for www.dannychoo.com would be: "D10Wpi3141". It sounds complicated, but I find that I end up remembering the actual string for websites I go to a lot anyway. If that's too hard, I hear that 1password is an excellent program for keeping track of passwords on a Mac.
(ID #399869) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:47
TeeCiel in Los Angeles, CA; Hong Kong (Registered on 2007/08/22 15:19)
Capitalist Consumer
Of course, I would go and make a calculation error: www.dannychoo.com would actually be "d9Wpi314159" -_-;;
(ID #399871) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:49
aquilla in The United Kingdom (Registered on 2008/10/23 04:56)
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
I have about 4 different passwords that I use generally. Usually though I only use different passwords for paypal, amazon and similar online services that store my card details.
(ID #399876) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:55
lolipedofin in Singapore -back at my stinky dump- (Registered on 2008/06/14 19:14)
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
Uhh... oh wow... I never really thought about this before... I always use the same username and password for any website... But well, since for now, none of the websites i visited could harm em in any way even if the password is broken, i think it's fine... Well, maybe some cyber bully, but who would be so sad to pick on me, right?

Different case for e-mail tho, the address and password are different to websites that i register to.... But same address and password among all my e-mails.
(ID #399877) Posted on 2008/12/05 19:58
MazinKaesar in Modica, Italy (Registered on 2008/10/06 23:19)
Super Robot Pilot
I use the same dummy password for occasional website registration and record the important passwords in a safe place, maybe in a coded notebook (a real notebook made in paper I mean).
(ID #399880) Posted on 2008/12/05 20:03
Lyserg in Utica/NYC (Registered on 2009/03/03 12:38)
student
it just becomes more and more difficult as one starts to register up for sites that someday they might continue using. and then there is this whole conflict of having your username/passwd combo stored on a file in your PC and then have it disappear by accident or copy by another person. writing it down doesn't helps as well so might as well register to a limited amount of sites that i am fond of and go on from there.
(ID #399893) Posted on 2008/12/05 20:28
azn-n3ss-__- in Brisbane (Registered on 2008/07/28 21:09)
大学生
lol i always have trouble after i format my computer coz firefox lost my passwords XD
usually use the same password/username for everything too. except for online banking and ebay... stuff that concerns money XD
(ID #399896) Posted on 2008/12/05 20:33
Phenie in Aichi (Registered on 2007/01/08 16:38)
Catgirl Trainer.
when it comes to forum/sns sites I tend to just use the same one password.
But more important things like bank accounts, emails, ftps etc. use different passwords.
(ID #399909) Posted on 2008/12/05 20:56
coffeebugg in the coffee shop across the street (Registered on 2008/05/22 19:23)
Web monkey, coffee addicted cerberus, Chef Vader
the passwords i often forget of journals or random sites i rarely visit but had to register.
(ID #399945) Posted on 2008/12/05 21:25
「頂の座」 in That little island South of Malaysia (Registered on 2008/01/05 22:48)
NEET
I was thinking "Oh shi.. Has Danny seen my password?" until I see the line "And just in case you are wondering - no I cant see your password as its encrypted the moment you register at dc.com."
since its so damn lame =/
(ID #399964) Posted on 2008/12/05 21:40
zephi in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2008/04/27 03:27)
student
Only for important stuff I will use different username and passwords. But when it comes to like registering for websites to gain access to stuff I will use the same username and password. Just to make things easier if I ever need to re-visit that site again.
(ID #399989) Posted on 2008/12/05 22:09
pipopaz in US (Registered on 2008/08/26 22:20)
thousand master II
well since i'm a daigakkusei it is not that important if i use the same username and password, but maybe later on i'll consider changing them
(ID #400013) Posted on 2008/12/05 22:30
Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17 20:43)
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
i have 1 base password  - all numerical -  13 digits
with around 14 permutations of it that i can easily remember

im a bit of a personal security freak ^^"
(ID #400046) Posted on 2008/12/05 22:47
Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17 20:43)
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
and all my passwords can be punched out in about 3secs - limits the probability of random persons eyeing me when i tap it in, but the major drawback is that i need a numeric keypad
What's funny is that i actually don't know the exact numbers for my passwords since i've deliberately made it 2nd nature/muscle memory for each permutation
(ID #400056) Posted on 2008/12/05 22:53
Naouak in France (Registered on 2008/10/25 18:42)
IT Student
I have one "basic" password taht i use for every "not important" websites. And I have one password for every other account like gmail, my linux, my windows, my firefox, my school account...Etc. In my school if you use the same password everytime someone will find it and stole your account to send mail to people in the school saying things that put shame on you.
(ID #400052) Posted on 2008/12/05 22:51
Robostrike in Waterloo, Ontario (Registered on 2008/01/03 05:50)
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
I use two 'common' passwords and another two other passwords are for school use only.  Usually the two common passwords are just an addition of letters/alphabets from the simplier one ^_^
(ID #400067) Posted on 2008/12/05 22:58
MazinKaesar in Modica, Italy (Registered on 2008/10/06 23:19)
Super Robot Pilot
It seems we almost use the same philosophy all over the world: the same dummy username/password for forums or websites, different and maybe difficult usernames/passwords for serious stuff (bank account, workstation, etc) :D
(ID #400073) Posted on 2008/12/05 23:06
Okita in Germany (Registered on 2008/10/28 12:16)
Student & Game Designer
well you can see our passwords if you decrypt a specific one...

I use similar name and pw most of the time
but everything important like online bank account and paypal is different of course
(ID #400080) Posted on 2008/12/05 23:16
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11 16:09)
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
usually the cookies will save my login and password so i don't have to login all the time. if there's a need for login, i'll usually use a common password. ya i know it's dangerous but my password is pretty hard to guess. no one will ever know i'm using "ilovebardpitt". ^^;
(ID #400087) Posted on 2008/12/05 23:28
aseps in japan (Registered on 2008/08/10 11:09)
i use various same usernames and passwords for diferents reasons, like in a forums, blogs, online games. but for account whit money reason i use various diferent combinations.
(ID #400112) Posted on 2008/12/05 23:44
Wolfblitz in Pretoria, South Africa (Registered on 2007/11/02 17:22)
Senior Software & Systems Developer
I had the same problem some time ago and started searching for a solution.

I found that the best thing is to do is use a password manager to keep track of all of the passwords. I currently use KeePass and all of my passwords are unique, expires regularly and looks like this: c_1oARiWP9/*Q'n5#rEd

KeePass stores the passwords in an AES 256 bit encrypted database and can also handle additional fields such as a URL, comment, expiry date or you can attach a file. One really nice feature is that the database is cross-platform, be it win, Linux, OS X or j2me on your mobile phone. So far I have more than 130 entries in mine for work alone.

http://keepass.info
http://www.keepassx.org

PS. If anybody wonders why I have so many passwords it's partly because I am the Senior Software & Systems developer and have to keep track of every password used by every application on every system.
(ID #400127) Posted on 2008/12/05 23:57
hiddennin in Somewhere with internet (Registered on 2008/06/02 08:24)
College student, Software Engineer, Otaku
voted hardly since I either have my password saved in an encrypted file or I just plain remembers it. the only time I forget my password is when I don't use the login for a long time.
(ID #400139) Posted on 2008/12/06 00:14
DualSoul in Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2007/10/11 16:28)
Associate Network Administrator
I use the same username but different passwords on all the sites I visit.  No trouble memorizing them. :P
(ID #400141) Posted on 2008/12/06 00:15
kratos in France, Paris (Registered on 2008/11/20 00:00)
student
I use something like 10 differents words and make pairs of them when i need a new password.

The better way I found to don't forget is to writte them (site/username/password)on a paper sheet hided in my room
(ID #400180) Posted on 2008/12/06 01:05
Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/23 01:35)
Student
i make do with a couple, but it's a pain to remember them all at once....
(ID #400201) Posted on 2008/12/06 01:16
Tasaio in Stockholm (Registered on 2008/10/22 02:38)
I use Passpack. Secure and easy way to store all your passwords online (I can reach them from any web browser) and with a one-button login so I don't have to type the passwords. This means I can use different, at least 30 character long passwords on all sites.
To me it feels safe and recommend it. :)
(ID #400234) Posted on 2008/12/06 01:53
manga in Sydney (Registered on 2008/06/27 08:45)
Student
i just have the same passwords for everything since nothing is important. 
(ID #400238) Posted on 2008/12/06 01:56
litokid in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/11/25 10:46)
university film student
I only use two, two sets of usernames and passwords to tell the truth, but I mix 'em a bit so it's the same numbers and letters in different orders. I don't really have anything that needs to be all that secure yet.
(ID #400249) Posted on 2008/12/06 02:19
undyingSoldier in South Africa (Registered on 2008/03/06 03:14)
Software Developer / Programmer
Well, I used to have an app that kept all my passwords, but i ditched it. Decided to use the same password for forums, community websites, etc. and then use a really complicated one for stuff like windows login, and other really important passwords.

Dont care if someone has like my DC password, cause all they will be able to access is my social sites, etc.
(ID #400252) Posted on 2008/12/06 02:21
Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28 13:51)
College Freshmen
I have a few different passwords I randomly use. So if it's not one of the five or so passwords I use, I have no clue what it is...
(ID #400277) Posted on 2008/12/06 02:50
Monkee in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/08 22:14)
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
sometimes, only a website that I'm not going often 
(ID #400284) Posted on 2008/12/06 02:58
nanu in U.S. Suburbia (Registered on 2007/12/28 22:52)
hikikomori
I save my passwords in a text file then occasionally make the effort to write them down on paper just to lose those ^^;
(ID #400285) Posted on 2008/12/06 02:58
Harts in Estonia (Registered on 2008/06/02 15:38)
Student
Yes, holding your passwords safe and secure but in an easy place to find for yourself is not a simple task.
(ID #400302) Posted on 2008/12/06 03:15
Zou in New York City (Registered on 2008/07/08 14:07)
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
Well I use 4 different username and pw combination and my pw are at least 8 characters with alphanumeric combos involved. 

Not too worried I guess, if someone finds out, worst case scenario they gain access to 1/4th of my shit, you know unless they were stalking my ass and found all 4.
(ID #400327) Posted on 2008/12/06 03:36
Micchi in Toronto (Registered on 2008/09/19 04:59)
Eroge blogger
I use about 15 passwords and combinations thereof, depending on the type of website. Sometimes I end up forgetting them since Firefox just remembers it for me.
(ID #400345) Posted on 2008/12/06 04:06
guetech in Harrisburg, PA (Registered on 2008/03/26 05:36)
I only have a hand full of passwords. Certain ones for critical info like bank accounts and ones for things that don't matter like forums and such.
(ID #400353) Posted on 2008/12/06 04:20
bell in singapore (Registered on 2008/04/02 19:12)
I use different password n user name for all logins. Do have a writen down kept some where safe. Dont keep a digital one. Dont use brower to remember it for me also. Prefer to punch it in everytime so I will remember it.
(ID #400360) Posted on 2008/12/06 04:25
sakujou in California (Registered on 2008/12/06 04:59)
Student
I guess thats one thing I like about the "Password Safe" in the blackberry! Store all user name and passwords and refer to them anytime, just don't forget the password to the Password safe LOL
(ID #400418) Posted on 2008/12/06 05:48
Dr.Sypher in NJ, USA (Registered on 2008/10/15 10:56)
Student
I have about 3 different password combos, which are usually slightly altered when I register somewhere new. When I use a totally different password I just write it on a little sticky note, which I end up losing in less than a day.
(ID #400428) Posted on 2008/12/06 06:04
exurbanotaku in America (Registered on 2008/01/11 05:47)
Consultant
Considering the ridiculous number of things I have signed up for on the Internet, keeping the same username/password combination is the only way I can keep up.  Seriously, I would lose my head if it weren't so attached to my neck.
(ID #400436) Posted on 2008/12/06 06:22
FMPhoenixHawk in Michigan, USA (Registered on 2008/01/20 08:09)
Scientist, unemployed.
I use Mozilla's SeaMonkey suite, and it usually remembers the passwords for me.  There are a few times where I have to re-enter things (Like when I run CCleaner and forget to turn off the "Clear temporary password files" tick for my browsers.  Then not only do I have to log back in, but I have to remember the password!)  Most of the passwords I forget are the ones I rarely use (My password for Cardinal Health's job site, for example) and it is a pain to have to dig them out.
As for where I get my passwords from?  BattleMech lists.  With all those production codes, you can get a lot of passwords.
(ID #400462) Posted on 2008/12/06 07:42
Marshmallow in Nova Scotia, Canada (Registered on 2008/08/27 02:54)
Student
I nearly always use the same password, but hardly ever the same username. More often I forget my username for a site that way. ^^ Which is worse I think. 
(ID #400465) Posted on 2008/12/06 07:46
mayfair in Canada (Registered on 2008/08/27 00:25)
Ive only forgot one password this year and it was the worst one to forget, my windows login password... i had just changed it then went to sleep but i got lucky and was able to system restore to reset it to the previous password. i haven't forgotten any website passwords or such yet :)
(ID #400488) Posted on 2008/12/06 08:33
Raz in this moment and time. (Registered on 2008/09/02 07:05)
BioResearch Assistant
There have been a few times where I've forgotten my password completely and had to make new accounts.

In terms of password security I have one of the best methods and encryption techniques. Write it on the back of a receipt and put it in an empty new wallet that I store somewhere in a drawer. It's hacker proof.
(ID #400504) Posted on 2008/12/06 08:57
Saku in Toronto (Registered on 2008/02/08 00:50)
Wannabe Web Developer
I categorize my password based on how secure it should be and what/which it is used for. All passwords within the same category can have the same password so for low risk usage, like forums that I rarely visit, I can just put the same passwords for all of them while for important stuff , I set each of them differently using combination that's easy to remember for me.
(ID #400534) Posted on 2008/12/06 09:18
nintendokid in London (Registered on 2008/11/15 04:47)
Gamer,Anime Watcher,Student,Youtuber (below is my YouTubepage click for reviews and more)
I realy should do that ause my hotmail acount is hacked 5 times and we have no WEP key on ....
(ID #400536) Posted on 2008/12/06 09:19
nintendokid in London (Registered on 2008/11/15 04:47)
Gamer,Anime Watcher,Student,Youtuber (below is my YouTubepage click for reviews and more)
I just realised when my meassge dosent post somtimes is cause i write it and clcik post comment......... : )
(ID #400537) Posted on 2008/12/06 09:20
Leo in San Francisco Bay Area (Registered on 2006/12/24 17:54)
Email & Network Support/Administration
It continually surprises me the number of people I have to support who want to use 1234 or some name as their password. They don't care if the account gets hacked until I explain what spammers can do with that access. Then most whine about having to remember a new slightly more complicated password. 
(ID #400538) Posted on 2008/12/06 09:21
zyuan in the coolest driver's high! (Registered on 2007/10/12 13:55)
student
I forget passwords quite often because there are sites that I don't frequent nor do I care to memorize it because it's not important. I do have totally different passwords for all my accounts though which adds to the forgetfulness and I get confused between one password and the other ^^;. Heck, I don't even remember my password for dc.com because I'm always logged in! XD
(ID #400558) Posted on 2008/12/06 09:43
SG in 英国 (Registered on 2006/12/28 06:51)
Art/Media
Not all my password is the same. I have 2 - 3 different types of passwords, different Usernames too. ^^ I'm pretty safe so far.
(ID #400759) Posted on 2008/12/06 13:05
Neku in Surrey BC Canada NA Earth (Registered on 2008/06/01 10:51)
Vampire
I always use the same passwords for those sites you have to register to get 
'access' to something on the site. Then I'll probably never ever return to it ever again.


but for anything i use regularly i use different passwords.
(ID #400769) Posted on 2008/12/06 13:15
rvdc in United States (Registered on 2008/12/01 15:31)
Student
i made a response to this blogpost about what you can do danny

http://swredesho.blogspot.com/2008/12/password-usage.html
(ID #400802) Posted on 2008/12/06 13:54
Gibson in California (Registered on 2007/05/28 04:42)
Student artist
I got a list of passwords and usernames in my wallet
(ID #400808) Posted on 2008/12/06 13:57
euphoria in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/04/28 17:56)
Student/Part-timer
Yea for random forums and places that require you to register to post such as DC I use a similar if not same P/Ws.  My user name varies
But for more sensitive places, like email accounts, banks, game accounts, etc I use more sophisticated ones just to be safe.
(ID #400959) Posted on 2008/12/06 16:22
Lenneth in MArs I guess (Registered on 2008/08/17 18:58)
student
I use different passwords for different things. eg password for emails, password for forums, password for accounts etc. and then I change them regularly.
(ID #400969) Posted on 2008/12/06 16:33
oOgA in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/29 21:53)
otaku? lol
it is a little on pwd discipline. changing passsword and maintaining a strong combination is very important, especially to those important web applications  (e.g internet banking)
(ID #401025) Posted on 2008/12/06 17:48
DarkFader in Netherlands (Registered on 2007/10/31 08:18)
hw sw engineer
I use Clipperz (online/offline webpage) that uses Javascript to encrypt/decrypt my passwords. But sometimes, I do neglect to open that page to generate a password. But every now a then I change the passwords to a proper one.
(ID #401491) Posted on 2008/12/07 02:35
KyokoHunter in UK (Registered on 2008/06/08 21:26)
Civil Servant
I sometimes reuse passwords, but only for relatively unimportant sites. I also mix and match different passwords and usernames. I've been thinking of doing what Danny said and in order to remember passwords make a random crossword puzzle - that way, I'll remember the first letter, orientation and length of a password for a site, rather than the password itself.
(ID #401508) Posted on 2008/12/07 02:50
Phaeton99 in Momiji Castle, Japones NA (Registered on 2008/11/11 08:28)
Executive Seneschal of the Third Ward
I don't even try to remember them, since I tend to use long, randomized alphanumeric sequences.
I have a special encrypted database to keep track of them all, and their are hundreds, no two alike.

Now, the password to *that*.... I remember.  (^ω^)
(ID #401535) Posted on 2008/12/07 03:22
JooNkeN (Registered on 2008/04/05 00:52)
I have several different levels for my passwords.
1) The same Name/pw combo for any website/program etc that is of no importance or damage if stolen.
2) A different set of name/pw combo that would be slightly problematic if stolen.
3) Highly problematic if stolen (Identity theft / bank account etc.)
(ID #401613) Posted on 2008/12/07 04:59
shiryu22 in US (Registered on 2008/10/10 00:26)
Student/Panel liner
Danny's gonna hack into my account and post articles regarding subpar Gundam builds :[

Oh, wait. I already post subpar Gundam builds o_o. I lied, I'm generally proud of my work.

My password tends to be different for each site. For example, if it were Amazon, it'd be "amazon09823uhs" or something. Or, here at DC, "choochoo234h07". Except for not that complicated o_o. Easier to keep track of when using different passwords, but a bit harder to remember when I haven't logged at a site in awhile.
(ID #401638) Posted on 2008/12/07 05:43
Spirit Rubi in Illinois, USA (Registered on 2008/10/10 03:55)
High School Student
Uh, for the past two years or so I've been using the same password and user combo. XD;;

Should probably think up a brand new password. Though once in awhile I do use some older passwords I use to have. 
(ID #402193) Posted on 2008/12/07 14:59
GiafLop in Philippines (Registered on 2007/11/25 15:27)
Student
I tend to forgot my password, so my way on not forgetting my password is that in every mail I have, there is a notepad and putting up my password only, of course I'm not doing it outside or any computer-sharing computers.
(ID #402371) Posted on 2008/12/07 18:33
blackcrescent (Registered on 2008/10/09 17:46)
hobo
Sometimes it's not the matter of the password, it's the matter of the username!
(ID #403477) Posted on 2008/12/08 17:36
twu in country of igloos and lumberjacks... (Registered on 2008/09/09 01:43)
Professional Panhandler
The only times I forget about username/passwords is when I don't use that site/service often.  I use different passwords for important things.
(ID #405827) Posted on 2008/12/10 11:30
Omu in Rethundo Island, Spain (Registered on 2008/05/14 04:44)
Full Time Japan Lover
I have a few passwords, and I have all them in a list just in case I forget one.
(ID #408388) Posted on 2008/12/12 06:53
DeathSnake in Srilanka (Registered on 2009/01/26 22:34)
university student
i only remember my gmail nd facebook passwords nd leave the rest to firefox
(ID #515220) Posted on 2009/03/09 21:17
Argyle in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2008/12/24 03:54)
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
sometimes i forget >___< but i have a personalized Firefox that only I USE that saed every password of mine...I'd be dead if someone gets a hold o fit ehh i should change it...can't we put a password to access a web browser though?
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