Re:Write your passwords down
by devinfoley on Saturday December 18, 2010 @04:58AM
(#2019253)
"Write them down and keep them in your wallet because you are good at securing your wallet."
I'm having a very difficult time articulating just how horrible this idea is. Now if somebody compromises your password list, by either finding or stealing your wallet, they also get all of your personal and banking information as well!
I use Wallet, a password manager/generator that's available for OS X and iOS, supports encryption, and syncs between devices automatically. I use a different random, strong password for all of my accounts, and it's easier to manage than keeping lists of passwords. Works for me.
I'm having a very difficult time articulating just how horrible this idea is. Now if somebody compromises your password list, by either finding or stealing your wallet, they also get all of your personal and banking information as well!
There is a reason that the government advises people not to carry their Social Security cards in their wallet (http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/446/~/ca...).
I use Wallet, a password manager/generator that's available for OS X and iOS, supports encryption, and syncs between devices automatically. I use a different random, strong password for all of my accounts, and it's easier to manage than keeping lists of passwords. Works for me.