{"id":1443,"date":"2026-03-27T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/?p=1443"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:49:42","slug":"rumor-has-it-passwords-are-planning-a-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/2026\/03\/27\/rumor-has-it-passwords-are-planning-a-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"Rumor Has It: Passwords Are Planning a Strike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"544\">Campus-wide chaos? Not quite \u2014 but your passwords might feel like they\u2019re on strike this week. Letters, numbers, and symbols have reportedly banded together to demand <strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"530\">better working conditions<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"831\">\n<li data-section-id=\"wnz5d2\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"600\">\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"600\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"573\">Stronger combinations:<\/strong> No more \u201cRocky123.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14584dk\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"668\">\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"668\"><strong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"617\">No repeats: <\/strong>Each account deserves its own unique password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10c8eah\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"750\">\n<p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"750\"><strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"693\">Privacy protection: <\/strong>No sharing with roommates, coworkers, or classmates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"181wk9a\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"831\">\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"831\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"769\">Safe storage: <\/strong>Avoid sticky notes, public forms, or shared spreadsheets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"991\">The National Keys Union (N.K.U.) claims: <em data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"989\">\u201cWe\u2019ve been overworked and underappreciated for years. Until users give us proper respect, we\u2019re refusing to log anyone in!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1281\">While this strike is purely fictional, it\u2019s a great reminder that <strong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1125\">strong, private passwords are essential for everyone on campus<\/strong> \u2014 students, faculty, and staff alike. Weak, shared, or poorly stored passwords can put your email, classwork, research, or sensitive campus data at risk.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1311\"><strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1309\">Educational Takeaways:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1797\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jqeeqp\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1390\">\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1390\"><strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1347\">Use strong, unique passwords:<\/strong> Combine letters, numbers, and symbols.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jqeeqp\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1390\">\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1390\"><strong>Try using a passcode instead: <\/strong>\u00a0RockyistheCoolest77!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6urcib\" data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1461\">\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1461\"><strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1424\">Never share your passwords:<\/strong> Even with friends or colleagues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19bngu0\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1544\">\n<p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1544\"><strong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1489\">Avoid unsafe storage:<\/strong> Never post passwords in public documents or forms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hp0dpx\" data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1634\">\n<p data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1634\"><strong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1592\">Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) everywhere:<\/strong> It adds an extra layer of protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jwot7m\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1707\">\n<p data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1707\"><strong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1668\">Update passwords regularly: <\/strong>Especially for sensitive personal accounts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sqpc7d\" data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1797\">\n<p data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1797\"><strong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1737\">Use a password manager:<\/strong>\u00a0To keep all your credentials secure and easy to manage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1940\">Don\u2019t worry, the strike is over\u2026 for now. But your passwords are still watching, and they appreciate a little respect.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1940\">Want to Learn More<\/h2>\n<p>Â鶹´«Ã½ÔÚÏß | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/290\/2025\/06\/Secure-Password-Worksheet-For-Personal-Use.pdf\">Secure Password Worksheet (For Personal Use)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Security.org | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.security.org\/how-secure-is-my-password\/\">How Secure Is My Password?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CISA | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/secure-our-world\/use-strong-passwords\">Use Strong Passwords<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CISA (Video) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XXrbut5xRbE\">How to Make Strong Passwords! (We Can Secure Our World)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Apple | <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/104955\">Find saved passwords and passkeys on your iPhone<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Google Android | <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accounts\/answer\/6208650?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid\">Get started with Google Password Manager<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Campus-wide chaos? Not quite \u2014 but your passwords might feel like they\u2019re on strike this week. Letters, numbers, and symbols have reportedly banded together to demand better working conditions, including: Stronger combinations: No more \u201cRocky123.\u201d No repeats: Each account deserves its own unique password. Privacy protection: No sharing with roommates, coworkers, or classmates. 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