Topic: Pin Codes

2 chapters across the catalog

Swivel-Chair Speed
Episode 535 2:01:39 - 2:05:12

535: Swivel-Chair Speed

Top 10 PIN Codes, Michigan Donors, Sir Greg Stone

Yahoo published a list of the most common PIN codes, with "6969" ranking at number ten. A large number of donors from Michigan and California are processed. A correction is made regarding the title of "Sir Greg Stone," highlighting the ongoing difficulty of managing the show's knighthood database and spreadsheet.

Lawsuit Crazy
Episode 12 1:08:37 - 1:10:52

12: Lawsuit Crazy

Password Honey Pots, Two-Factor Authentication Hardware

John C. Dvorak discusses the concept of "honey pot" websites designed to harvest user passwords. The hosts advocate for more robust security measures, specifically praising physical two-factor authentication devices used by European banks. These devices require a physical card and a PIN to generate challenge strings, providing a higher level of security than standard passwords.