Is it ever OK to share passwords?

Is it ever OK to share passwords?

Now, it’s true that sharing passwords outside your family can be risky. After all, a password protects your account and private information, such as credit card numbers. The more people who know your password, the less safe that information will be. But Violet isn’t really a risk; she’s Oliver’s trusted friend.

What are the dangers of sharing passwords?

Sharing passwords can be dangerous especially if the individual uses the same password for multiple accounts. This would cause the person who was given one set of credentials to be able to access multiple systems that they may not have been granted access to.

What can happen if someone gets your WiFi password?

Even if the user having your password is not technical savvy , someone who is an average user could also cause allot of damage with a leaked wifi password: download illegal contents, which will be tracked back to your ip address.

Why is it important to keep your password private?

Why is Password Security Important? Repeatedly using the same passwords or using ‘weak’ passwords can leave you vulnerable to hackers. If a hacker cracks your passwords, they could gain access to your social media accounts, bank accounts, emails and other sensitive accounts that hold your confidential, personal data.

What is the purpose of password?

A password is a string of characters used to verify the identity of a user during the authentication process. Passwords are typically used in conjuncture with a username; they are designed to be known only to the user and allow that user to gain access to a device, application or website.

What are best passwords?

Choose nothing shorter than 15 characters, more if possible. Use a mix of characters. The more you mix up letters (upper-case and lower-case), numbers, and symbols, the more potent your password is, and the harder it is for a brute force attack to crack it. Avoid common substitutions.

Do you have to change passwords every so often?

Password changes are often recommended to keep your account safe, with some companies enforcing them every 1- 3 months. Conventional wisdom states that you should change your passwords regularly to keep hackers off-kilter and continuously scrambling to access your data.

How many passwords does an average person have?

100 passwords