Feb

26

IT Dao - part I

Category: Blogroll, Encryption, IT Dao, Security, Security Threats, lost laptops, passwords | Leave a Comment

IT Lao Shit is an IT guru. He is so old that the First Computer remembers him. He saw the birth of the first computer virus and watched the growth of the internet. He knows all about data protection. He gives free advice and teaches young admins. He invented his way, the IT Dao, the [...]

Jul

13

3 alarming facts on passwords

Category: Security, Security Threats, passwords | Leave a Comment

I have mentioned several times here and here we all need password manager. These three posts in the ITFacts strongly support my words. My statement is clear - we need password manager software. I suggest using portable one
63% of Americans use roughly the same password for different online accounts
63% of Americans admit to using the same [...]

Jul

8

Password manager - online vs. portable

Category: Security, passwords, privacy | 5 Comments

Yes, we have lots of passwords - bank accounts, e-mails, computers, domains, instant messengers, you name it - and we need them all. We may forget them and we do.
I am not talking about those who have only one password for all, they are just not aware of risks. Regular PC user needs at least [...]

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