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I'm not convinced by password managers. Especially due to uni, I frequently have to log in 1) on random devices 2) into online or offline accounts 3) potentially with or without USB access. I mean, could I even log into a university PC (windows logon) using a password manager?
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I'm not convinced by password managers. Especially due to uni, I frequently have to log in 1) on random devices 2) into online or offline accounts 3) potentially with or without USB access. I mean, could I even log into a university PC (windows logon) using a password manager?
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I just don't see it being practical, and for now I'm taking convenience over the fact that somebody could figure out access to some of my accounts by cracking one of the passwords offline and having a human look at the pattern.
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I just don't see it being practical, and for now I'm taking convenience over the fact that somebody could figure out access to some of my accounts by cracking one of the passwords offline and having a human look at the pattern.
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I mean, in practice there are many other things to consider:
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I mean, in practice there are many other things to consider:
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- When a security camera (not uncommon in PC cabinets) sees you typing your master password, you're fucked.
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- When a security camera (not uncommon in PC cabinets) sees you typing your master password, you're fucked.
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- Even typing with somebody watching from across the room can be enough for them to catch most of your password.
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- Physically losing your device(s) leaves you boned.
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- Physically losing your device(s) leaves you boned.
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- https://xkcd.com/538/
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- https://xkcd.com/538/
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- 2FA is very solid (unless some criminal organization targets you specifically, but then see above).
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- 2FA is very solid (unless some criminal organization targets you specifically, but then see above).
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SHAttered, Cloudbleed