In class we often times talk about stupid errors being made that leads to security compromise, here is an interested one from the World Cup.  A password written on the wall and obfuscated using leet speak.  WOW, I am impressed.  Do not underestimate human stupidity.

See a copy of a great article from the http://grahamcluley.com/ blog:

Spot anything odd? If you can’t see anything unusual, I’ve added a subtle animation to draw your attention over the shoulder of Luiz Cravo Dorea, head of the federal police’s international coordination centre.

Brazil Wifi password cockup

Yes, that’s right.

On on those fancy screens in the background you can see information about how to log into the World Cup security centre’s wireless network.

wifi network: WORLDCUP
password: b5a2112014

“b5a2112014″ is, of course, leet speak for “brazil2014″. Hardly the smartest or most secure password in the world.

But then, leaving it visible for the media to photograph wasn’t that smart either.

Now, does anyone remember what the Super Bowl’s super-secure WiFi password was?

Or how about the password used last Winter by the UK’s flood emergency response team?