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Patterns in passwords

I am posting to ask about two conflicting password recommendations. I know only bits and pieces about cryptography. Let me begin by checking a basic assumption: in a cracking attempt, a string is ...
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Can 777-characters long passphrase be considered too short?

Is Rumkin.com's password tool a reliable tool for password strength checking? I am asking because: I am getting confusing suggestions: (the password in this example is 777 characters long) D. W.'s ...
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