Password Managers...

Edwin · Jan 23, 2022

'Bout 10 years ago I actually typed all my logins and passwords on paper on a manual typewriter cuz I was paranoid Windows was logging my keystrokes!!! :lmao:

TairikuOkami · Jan 23, 2022

Winuser said:
I'm thinking about keeping passwords secure and not having to type in a password.

You can create per site password, like for here I could use:

Code:

https://www.elevenforum.com/Jun162021-Ox

Webpage + date of the registration + animal of the year.
It is unique, it is strong with special characters and numbers.

You could make it more complicated, in case some of those passwords would leak.
Like based on the number of characters of a webpage, pick a word from a book, etc.

Quandary · Jan 23, 2022

A couple of challenges to using a paper PM (extreme examples):

1. It should be taken with you when traveling for business or pleasure, and should be kept with you wherever you go. Do not leave it in your hotel room.

2. Emergency at home due to fire or water with paper damaged.

The recovery of accounts is possible if credentials are lost, but inconvenient.

Winuser · Jan 23, 2022

TairikuOkami said:
You can create per site password, like for here I could use:

Code:

https://www.elevenforum.com/Jun162021-Ox

Webpage + date of the registration + animal of the year.
It is unique, it is strong with special characters and numbers.

You could make it more complicated, in case some of those passwords would leak.
Like based on the number of characters of a webpage, pick a word from a book, etc.

I use KeePass 2 to keep my password local and Dashlane for auto logins. I have seen where some people use a tablet to save their passwords. I was referring to how they could use a printed copy of their passwords and still be able to use copy and paste while keeping their passwords off of their computers.

Edwin · Jan 23, 2022

If my house burns down, the last thing I'm gonna worry about is how I'm gonna log back on to ElevenForums!

Wynona · Jan 23, 2022

Winuser said:
We have the same hobby. :) My wife's hobby is supposed to be crocheting. I think her real hobby is asking me "Now what did you buy for the computer?"

Sadly, I lost my husband in late 2018, but I think his hobby would have been, "Honey, if you want it and we can afford it, get it."

And now, pardon me while I take a few minutes to feel sorry for myself.

Quandary · Jan 23, 2022

Edwin said:
If my house burns down, the last thing I'm gonna worry about is how I'm gonna log back on to ElevenForums!

And if you are worried about keeping your ElevenForum credentials in an online password manager then there are some bigger issues at work.

Winuser · Jan 23, 2022

Wynona said:
Sadly, I lost my husband in late 2018, but I think his hobby would have been, "Honey, if you want it and we can afford it, get it."

And now, pardon me while I take a few minutes to feel sorry for myself.

I'm so sorry to hear you lost your husband. I can't imagine how hard it would be to go on if I lost my wife. The one thing I do know is that if i went first I would be in a personal hell. Because of her mental health she really depends on me. If something happened to me, it would go to our only son. He is more like his mother, and I don't know if he could handle it.

TheMystic · Jan 23, 2022

DigitalGoat said:
So show me the statistics on how papers or notebooks are lost more often compared to any other likely scenario. You can't because you are making an assumption.

Do you have the statistics for your claim:

DigitalGoat said:
Yes paper and pen, easy to lose, about as easy as any system is to corrupt, backup media to die, service providers to go bust, accounts to be hacked etc

DigitalGoat said:
Your banks keep forcing you to change passwords? Really, because most banks may suggest to change passwords occasionally but force you to?

That is an assumption because obviously you don't know how all banks work. But so much overconfidence?

DigitalGoat said:
You seem to delight in making post under the guise of asking people for their preferred methods/ applications for a variety of tech related areas, then when people say what they do you insist they are wrong, misguided or ignoring the "risks"

I delight in asking people about what they do to see if I can learn something from them and improve the things I do. Just because someone says something, it doesn't mean I have to accept them. And I certainly don't like to blindly assume or take things for granted. Every risk I have stated here as well as elsewhere is real. It is upto the individual to become aware (if not already) or ignore it. You can support corporations as much as you want like lobbyists do, but it won't work eventually.

DigitalGoat said:
while you promote yourself as being seemingly more knowledgeable about how corporations work than anyone else on these forums.

Another assumption/ accusation to shoot down an opposing view. It won't work.

Haydon · Jan 24, 2022

The basics (using long and complex passwords, using per site passwords, regularly updating passwords, using 2FA) ought to be adequate security for most of us.

Note that site security is beyond our control (sites can be hacked)

Beyond the basics, it's really personal preference (or special needs)

ShamrockRig · Jan 24, 2022

I dont really store things anywhere, Any passwords i have for anything i can remember off my head. I work for a Bank so thankfully security etc and do's and don'ts are pretty well ingrained by this point xD
Im no one and im really not that exciting :) Who wants my crap xD

FJRMarty · Jan 24, 2022

Haydon said:
The basics (using long and complex passwords, using per site passwords, regularly updating passwords, using 2FA) ought to be adequate security for most of us.

Note that site security is beyond our control (sites can be hacked)

Beyond the basics, it's really personal preference (or special needs)

I was thinking this. If the log-in website has a hidden script or if a server somewhere with your stored creds is hacked, does it matter how well you stored or carefully entered your creds? You still have to transfer the info from your paper / txt file / encryption software to the web page.
I ask because I've never used a password protection program, so I don't know how they necessarily protect my log-in info.

The-Hive · Jan 24, 2022

I think it is quite easy to get paranoid about security I got a good enough for me system without going overboard

BunnyJ · Jan 24, 2022

The-Hive said:
I think it is quite easy to get paranoid about security I got a good enough for me system without going overboard

I write my passwords on paper.. the only way it can become compromised if someone breaks into my home and steals it.. but I think they would want the PC and TV more

Deleted member 952 · Jan 24, 2022

I’ve been using sticky password premium for years now.

markw51 · Jan 24, 2022

TheMystic said:
Do you have the statistics for your claim:

That is an assumption because obviously you don't know how all banks work. But so much overconfidence?

I delight in asking people about what they do to see if I can learn something from them and improve the things I do. Just because someone says something, it doesn't mean I have to accept them. And I certainly don't like to blindly assume or take things for granted. Every risk I have stated here as well as elsewhere is real. It is upto the individual to become aware (if not already) or ignore it. You can support corporations as much as you want like lobbyists do, but it won't work eventually.

Another assumption/ accusation to shoot down an opposing view. It won't work.

Which banks force you to change passwords? Here in the UK the banks I use certainly don't force me to change passwords, they don't even suggest I change them after a certain period of time!! I guess a password, ID number, memorable phrase and biometric login is good enough for them...

Fortitude · Jan 24, 2022

Edwin said:
'Bout 10 years ago I actually typed all my logins and passwords on paper on a manual typewriter cuz I was paranoid Windows was logging my keystrokes!!!

What changed your mind?

Keepass 2 is perfectly fine for my needs. I don't want to be paranoid. Otherwise I would question whether my browser is spying on me, whether my ISP is listening in, whether the end to end encryption is what it's said to be, whether a hacker at the other end is reading my password etc. etc.

RD Mercer · Jan 24, 2022

I have some friends that won’t even use online/phone app banking, because they are worried about it. I use both, because if there’s a withdrawal over $25, or credit card charges over $25.00 my bank shoots me a text immediately. Whereas if you don’t bank online, you have to depend on your bank to call you, or wait till you get your next statement at the end of the month to see if anyone is hacked your account.