Posted: 7/17/2014 9:53:06 AM EDT
I have a word doc I want to password protect. Any good free programs out there? Ya I know I could google it but where is the fun in that.. |
| see this here as an example http://www.northeastern.edu/securenu/?page_id=2573 |
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I have office 2007 and I couldn't find any type of security/ password ability..
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Word has built in password protection
https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/password-protect-documents-workbooks-and-presentations-HA010148333.aspx |
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Word has built in password protection
https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/password-protect-documents-workbooks-and-presentations-HA010148333.aspx
But beware, can be easy to crack even with freeware crackers. I've had to a time or two for users passwording a shared doc with no recolection of doing so. 
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Quoted: But beware, can be easy to crack even with freeware crackers. I've had to a time or two for users passwording a shared doc with no recolection of doing so. So I only have to remember my password for it... or if I forget it..I'm hooped. |
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Quoted: Something open source like GnuPG or GPG4Win would be my suggestion. If you use Windows and want something much easier than either of these, try AxCrypt. It integrates into the right click context menu and is open source as well. |
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I thought about the encrypted stick..but we aren't allowed to bring them inside at work. The doc isn't super secret stuff..and the passwords are for programs that are only accessible on our network and the worst anyone could do if they logged in was..maybe my job. |
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I thought about the encrypted stick..but we aren't allowed to bring them inside at work. The doc isn't super secret stuff..and the passwords are for programs that are only accessible on our network and the worst anyone could do if they logged in was..maybe my job. Are you allowed to bring a phone? Plenty of password vault phone apps. |
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Quoted: Are you allowed to bring a phone? Plenty of password vault phone apps. Quoted: Quoted: I thought about the encrypted stick..but we aren't allowed to bring them inside at work. The doc isn't super secret stuff..and the passwords are for programs that are only accessible on our network and the worst anyone could do if they logged in was..maybe my job. Are you allowed to bring a phone? Plenty of password vault phone apps. |
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Quoted: But beware, can be easy to crack even with freeware crackers. I've had to a time or two for users passwording a shared doc with no recolection of doing so. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Word has built in password protection https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/password-protect-documents-workbooks-and-presentations-HA010148333.aspx But beware, can be easy to crack even with freeware crackers. I've had to a time or two for users passwording a shared doc with no recolection of doing so. Office 2003 had 40 bit encryption which was easy to crack. Office 2007 and above use 128 bit encryption which is significantly more difficult. |
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Why would you even link to that now? |
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Quoted: Why would you even link to that now? NO NO NO!!! |
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I have office 2007 and I couldn't find any type of security/ password ability..
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Word has built in password protection
I have office 2010 while you have the word document open press F1 then search for "Password Protected" I got this from there. Password protect a document You can protect a document by using a password to help prevent unauthorized access. 1.Click the File tab. 2.Click Info. 3.Click Protect Document, and then click Encrypt with Password. 4.In the Encrypt Document box, type a password, and then click OK. 5.In the Confirm Password box, type the password again, and then click OK. Notes Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the CAPS LOCK key is turned off when you enter a password for the first time. If you lose or forget a password, Word cannot recover your data. |
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Quoted: I have office 2010 while you have the word document open press F1 then search for "Password Protected" I got this from there. Password protect a document You can protect a document by using a password to help prevent unauthorized access. 1.Click the File tab. 2.Click Info. 3.Click Protect Document, and then click Encrypt with Password. 4.In the Encrypt Document box, type a password, and then click OK. 5.In the Confirm Password box, type the password again, and then click OK. Notes Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the CAPS LOCK key is turned off when you enter a password for the first time. If you lose or forget a password, Word cannot recover your data. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Word has built in password protection I have office 2010 while you have the word document open press F1 then search for "Password Protected" I got this from there. Password protect a document You can protect a document by using a password to help prevent unauthorized access. 1.Click the File tab. 2.Click Info. 3.Click Protect Document, and then click Encrypt with Password. 4.In the Encrypt Document box, type a password, and then click OK. 5.In the Confirm Password box, type the password again, and then click OK. Notes Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the CAPS LOCK key is turned off when you enter a password for the first time. If you lose or forget a password, Word cannot recover your data. |
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We crack those in a few hours. A few days worst case. Quoted:
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Word has built in password protection
I have office 2010 while you have the word document open press F1 then search for "Password Protected" I got this from there. Password protect a document You can protect a document by using a password to help prevent unauthorized access. 1.Click the File tab. 2.Click Info. 3.Click Protect Document, and then click Encrypt with Password. 4.In the Encrypt Document box, type a password, and then click OK. 5.In the Confirm Password box, type the password again, and then click OK. Notes Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the CAPS LOCK key is turned off when you enter a password for the first time. If you lose or forget a password, Word cannot recover your data. What if the password is 16 characters mixed case, numbers, and special characters? |
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Quoted: Why not write the passwords on a notecard and keep it in your pocket? That would be a lot more secure than storing it in a word doc. you have any idea how many notes, etc I've put in my uniform shirt pocket and discovered weeks later after they have been washed?
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Quoted: Glad I don't password protect any MS Word docs Is there some weakness that makes it easier than just brute forcing?Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What if the password is 16 characters mixed case, numbers, and special characters? 5-ish days. Glad I don't password protect any MS Word docs Is there some weakness that makes it easier than just brute forcing?Not really. Having solid rainbow tables helps though. |
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Quoted: you have any idea how many notes, etc I've put in my uniform shirt pocket and discovered weeks later after they have been washed? Quoted: Quoted: Why not write the passwords on a notecard and keep it in your pocket? That would be a lot more secure than storing it in a word doc. you have any idea how many notes, etc I've put in my uniform shirt pocket and discovered weeks later after they have been washed? I laminate important text strings and put them in my wallet. Looks like gibberish though if you look at it with no context. |
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Quoted: Glad I don't password protect any MS Word docs Is there some weakness that makes it easier than just brute forcing?Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What if the password is 16 characters mixed case, numbers, and special characters? 5-ish days. Glad I don't password protect any MS Word docs Is there some weakness that makes it easier than just brute forcing? |