An Investigation of the Security of Passwords Derived From African Languages

Explore an investigation into the security of passwords derived from African languages in this 29-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2019. Delve into data collection methods, password analysis techniques, and the impact of converting English to other languages on password strength. Examine the use of company names, special characters, and capitalization in password creation. Learn about weak password patterns, including the use of months and common words. Gain insights from password hash breakdowns and overall security analysis. Conclude with a focus on South African languages and cultural references, including the significance of the Fish Eagle in Zulu culture.

Introduction
Data Collection
Passwords
Company Names
Password Length
Converting English to another language
South Africa
Research
Experiment
Special characters
Capsulization
Weak Passwords
Months
Words Breakdown
Password Hash Breakdown
Analysis
In Conclusion
Fish Eagle
Zulu