Tech Hint of the Week - Write down Your Passwords

 

Ditch apps and write logins in a notebook

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Davis warns against logging all your passwords in your notes app. “If a device is compromised, synced insecurely, or left unlocked, those credentials may be very easy to access.” A password book kept at home sounds like a bad idea, but Davis says it’s often a perfectly reasonable coping strategy, especially for people managing lots of accounts, or for those who need a system that works in the real world. “The motivation of someone stealing a notebook is usually not cyber crime. That risk is very different from reusing the same password across multiple online accounts. The bigger issue is whether the method helps the person stay organised without creating wider exposure.”