> On 04/16/2011 05:53 PM, Stuart Jansen wrote: >> They're all physical objects that are easy to steal, yet you (hopefully) >> realize immediately that because we keep them physically close they're >> sufficiently secure. Write down a password and it becomes the equivalent >> of of a physical security token, just keep it safe. > > Would you actually advise the public to write down their passwords, > knowing that people leave their wallets or purses unattended quite > frequently? Stealing a written password requires only a glance or a > camera. There could easily be no evidence whatsoever of the password > theft. Written passwords are not at all equivalent to physical security > tokens. > > Shane > > /* > PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net > Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug > Don't fear the penguin. > */ >
So, you see a post it note in my wallet. You take a picture. Now what? What is my name, email, etc? What website is this password to? Many people do use the same password for multiple sites, but I have about 10 that I rotate between. So, even knowing my password, good luck getting anywhere with it. -- Jessie Morris (801) 380-6820 jes...@jessieamorris.com /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
