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The progressive increase in both the number of different passwords you need to have at work, and the number of times you have to change them. Each password usually has unique requirements, which along with the frequent changes, makes it virtually impossible to remember your passwords. Resulting in a word document on your desktop call "PASSWORDS.docx" that reduces the security of ALL passwords to zero.
"I just changed my login password for the 15th time this year. But due to this password creep I've forgotten what it actually is. It used to be the same as my copier password but that's only been changed 8 times. Anyways, I forget what that one is too, so I have to go to my password document on my desktop to find them."
by Pedro Loco April 03, 2013
Jul 26 Word of the Day
Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.
Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.
Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.
Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
I got a call from X the other night. She had an extra ticket to a concert she bought for a friend, but they couldn’t make it so she called me to ask if I wanted to go because I am her Second String Friend.
by Deus-ex-machina August 26, 2020