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Windows Passwords are among the most important security measures for Windows system security. Passwords are use as authentication mechanism for identification of legitimate users. It is strongly recommended to use strong password for windows authentication because over the years passwords have become the most common target for intruders. Weak passwords, such as simple words or phrases, can mostly be broken without much effort; in the worst case, they can even be guessed by persons who are acquainted with our hobbies and preferences.
One of the most important factors in deciding password is the length of password. It has been said that length is more important than complexity when it comes to secure passwords. Windows passwords serves as last line of defense for system security therefore it is critical to check password strength.
Secure Auditor provides a utility named as Windows Password Auditor which helps users in determining strong passwords for their Windows based machines. It will identify weak passwords for Windows machines. As a prove of concept Windows password Auditor simulate a password attack like an hacker and crack weak password from the network which could be exploit to get control of Windows machine. It is a very useful tool and provided completely free of cost to Secure Auditor users.
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