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At a client's who requires frequent password changes, people simply write out their passwords on post it notes that they stick onto their screens. Some security
by bambax 10y ago
At a client's who requires frequent password changes, people simply write out their passwords on post it notes that they stick onto their screens. Some security. (That's a bank, by the way).
- Tempest1981 10y agoOTOH, maybe coworkers are more trustworthy than external hackers running cracking tools? Might be true at some companies... (I still hate being forced to change passwords.)
- cesis 10y agoSchneier actually recommends writing down passwords https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2005/06/write_down_your.html https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2005/06/write_down_yo...
- toomanybeersies 10y agoI'd say that for most people, their physical security is stronger than their digital security. Obviously sticking it on your screen is a terrible idea, but if it's in a drawer (especially a locker one), it's probably not going to get stolen, especially not in a bank.
- Sean1708 10y agoFrankly that's a hell of a lot more secure than using the same password to access both facebook and your (possibly confidential) company account.
- mchahn 10y agoFeynman used to break into safes (he had a non-evil reason). His main technique was looking for notes in the person's desk with the combination. Everyone thought he was a "safe-cracker".