[Wizzard]

Password and personal entries.​

Here is a good suggestion. When setting a password, start with a letter, then an "UNDERSCORE ACTION",. Then finish the word. Then another underscore followed by two or three number s, then an underscore. Next is another word.
The number of letters might have to be considered for each word as only so many characters are allowed in a password.
THE MAIN THING IS TO USE AN UNDERSCORE AFTER A SPECIAL LETER AT THE START.
THEN AN UNDERSCORE BEFORE AND AFTER NUMBERS OR WORDS.
As far as i know the underscore prevents a wild search from any programme. Such a search is then limited to the multiple combinations available for the first letter.
Example: Z_werty_39_xena
I have been doing this for years and normally only get bad messages from my e-mail usage name.
If you know a person who can write a computer programme - then ask about the underscore prevention.
Oh, another thing of interest is that all programmes created (worldwide) use the same computer language.
If you consider this not true, then check also with a specialist.

 

[RayW86]

Underscore has an ASCII value just the same as any other character. So I cannot see
what this achieves. Any letter/symbol available on your keyboard does. A brute force attack will still be possible. By using any character other than from the alphabet you make the attack more difficult and time consuming- but not impossible. There is nothing special about the underscore character.

 

[PeeJay35]

Underscore has an ASCII value just the same as any other character. So I cannot see
what this achieves. Any letter/symbol available on your keyboard does. A brute force attack will still be possible. By using any character other than from the alphabet you make the attack more difficult and time consuming- but not impossible. There is nothing special about the underscore character.

Spot on!

 

[Peter M]

I use a password manager, Bitwarden, then I only ever have one password to remember and the rest of my passwords are long and complicated

 

[Gunpark]

I use Dashlane to store my passwords and it works quite well.

 

[Peter M]

I use Dashlane to store my passwords and it works quite well.

I have heard that Dashlane are also very good...

 

[Wizzard]

So, nothing special about an underscore action !!!
If you check with Microsoft or a well renowned legal programmer, the underscore will be explained to you.
"When you physically write an underscore on a lined pad, IT SITS ON TOP OF THE LINE", does it not ??
When you use it on a keyboard, the underscore sits across two language orbs (buttons) which lines of fill the whole screen. There is an actual name for what i have called orbs but i cannot remember it.
According to the programmer analyst that told me about this, it stops any search action continuing. I was told and shown this about 35 years ago by a very reputable person employed by a then major mining company as Senior Analyst.
So, for those persons who doubt this information: I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU CHECK WITH A PROGRAMMER OR ANALYST AS TO WHETHER IT IS TRUE OR SEND A MESSAGE DIRECTLY TO MICROSOFT !!!!

 

[PeeJay35]

I use a password manager, Bitwarden, then I only ever have one password to remember and the rest of my passwords are long and complicated

Me too. Great free app.

 

[Luckyus]

People see my e mail address, but don't know how to pronounce it?

 

[PeeJay35]

So, nothing special about an underscore action !!!
If you check with Microsoft or a well renowned legal programmer, the underscore will be explained to you.
"When you physically write an underscore on a lined pad, IT SITS ON TOP OF THE LINE", does it not ??
When you use it on a keyboard, the underscore sits across two language orbs (buttons) which lines of fill the whole screen. There is an actual name for what i have called orbs but i cannot remember it.
According to the programmer analyst that told me about this, it stops any search action continuing. I was told and shown this about 35 years ago by a very reputable person employed by a then major mining company as Senior Analyst.
So, for those persons who doubt this information: I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU CHECK WITH A PROGRAMMER OR ANALYST AS TO WHETHER IT IS TRUE OR SEND A MESSAGE DIRECTLY TO MICROSOFT !!!!

I have tried to google this but nothing like it found. Can you give us any references?

BTW, Microsoft VERY rarely answer queries I send them

 

[RayW86]

I have tried to google this but nothing like it found. Can you give us any references?

BTW, Microsoft VERY rarely answer queries I send them

 

[RayW86]

Liag
No need to shout. As suggested I have researched the use of the _ symbol in passwords.

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Yes, including an underscore character in passwords can contribute to stronger security by increasing password complexity and making them harder to crack.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Increased Complexity:
  Underscores, like other special characters, add to the overall complexity of a password, making it harder for hackers to guess or crack using brute-force methods or dictionary attacks.
• Password Strength:
  By incorporating special characters like underscores, you make your password less predictable and more difficult for unauthorized users to access your accounts.
• Example:
  A password like "MyPassword123_" is significantly stronger than "MyPassword123" because the underscore adds an extra layer of complexity.
• Not a Replacement for Other Security Measures:
  While including special characters is a good practice, it's important to remember that it's just one piece of the puzzle. Other security measures, such as using a strong password manager, enabling two-factor authentication, and being cautious about phishing attempts, are also crucial.
  It seems to me that you could achieve the same with any special character.
• Please note I am not trying to be cantankerous. I am seriously interested in the subject of password security.

regards
Ray