Florida Man Versus Fluffy
I assist with password resets for a few select programs at my company. These programs are used by a very small group of people I work closely with, and I would say we all get along well.
When I reset their password, I send the below email, updating the temp password/quote depending on my mood:
Email:
Username – jsnow
Temp Password – ICdtaD1918!
- Restart your computer.
- Update your temp password. Open the link below in Chrome; do not use Edge.
[Link to location where they would reset the password.]
Your temporary passwords will expire 30 days from the date of this email.
- Passwords must be unique; you cannot use words found in the dictionary.
The password must consist of at least 8 alphanumeric characters, including at least 1 special character, in upper and lower case.
We recommend using a catchphrase from your favorite song, movie, TV show, etc., i.e., “I Can do this all Day” = ICdtaD1918! (year Captain America was born)
The senior VP often forgets their password and will message me to reset them. I sent the above to them, and they almost immediately messaged me on Slack to say it didn’t work.
I ask if they restarted their PC and they reply no. I let them know, per the email, they need to restart before resetting their password.
A few minutes later, they messaged me again, saying they can’t change it because the program isn’t accepting the password they want.
I ask them if it’s a word found in the dictionary, and they respond with Fluffy2019@. I respond that they should never give anyone their password and that, per the email, they can’t use any word in the dictionary.
They are quiet for a few days, then I get a new message, and they are locked out again. I reset it and sent the above, but updated the temp password and quote.
Email:
Username – jsnow
Temp Password – RtFeJ052026!
We recommend using a catchphrase from your favorite song, movie, TV show, etc., i.e., “Read the Fracking email Jon” = RtFeJ052026! (Jon!!! Read the email!!! Today!!)
