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A password manager is higher energy than reusing the same low-entropy password directly. So no, it does not solve the password problem.
by willis936 5y ago
A password manager is higher energy than reusing the same low-entropy password directly. So no, it does not solve the password problem.
- usrbinbash 5y agoUsing a PKI, or a hardware token, or MFA or any other method is also "higher energy" than reusing the same low-entropy password directly.
- willis936 5y agoUnless, of course, passwords were no longer made an option. Pushing down the energy of alternatives that are secure enough is important work.
- usrbinbash 5y agoPasswords will be an option as long as comfort is a selling point.