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Re: First time/one time use default password


From: Gary Flynn <flynngn () JMU EDU>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 07:26:15 -0500

Tim Doty wrote:

Probability is the intersection of ease and motivation. You make it very
easy then all it takes is "for giggles" motivation (random occurrences).
If there is something of worth the probability goes up very quickly
given how easy it is.


That is the best explanation for probability as it relates to risk I think I've ever heard. Thanks!


--
Gary Flynn
Security Engineer
James Madison University


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