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7 Examples to Manage Linux Password Expiration and Aging Using chage

Photo Courtesy: mattblaze Best practice recommends that users keep changing the passwords at a regular interval. But typically developers and other users of Linux system won’t change the password unless they are forced to change their password.   It’s the system administrators responsibility to find a way to force developers to change their password. Forcing [...]

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The Ultimate Guide for Creating Strong Passwords

 “Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don’t let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months” – Clifford Stoll  When you create an account on a website, you may have the “password dilemma” for a second. The dilemma is whether you should provide a weak password that is easy to remember [...]

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