Can companies see my password?

A one way hash is no good, because we need to use them. Now the passwords are in fact encrypted, the only way to get them back to plain text is to have the decryption key. So no, Google employees can not** access your passwords, since they are encrypted on their servers.

How often should passwords be reset?

Most tech professionals recommend your password changes every thirty, sixty, or ninety days; depending on what the password is used for, how often the account is accessed, and how strong the password is to begin with.

Is it good to change passwords regularly?

pim recommends changing passwords every 90 days (about 3 months). According to Thytoctic, 80\% of all cyber security attacks involve a weak or stolen password. Changing your password quarterly reduces your risk of exposure and avoids a number of IT Security dangers.

How can I keep my password safe online?

5 top tips for keeping your online passwords secure

1. 1) Do not use the same username and password for all websites.
2. 2) Use a password with 15 to 20 characters including letters and numbers.
3. 3) Do not share your password to other people.
4. 4) Use a password manager.
5. 5) Use multi-factor authentication.

Can my boss ask for my password?

Many companies don’t allow chain-of-command password access. Under that set of rules, your boss has no legitimate at-will access to your computer. An IT person from the company needs to implement it. You could call an IT manager and ask how your company handles supervisory requests for access to employee computers.

Does Google know your passwords?

Most importantly Google does not know your Google password as it is stored only hashed (hopefully) and is not stored when you log in, but only checked.

Is it considered safe to use the same complex password on all websites?

Q4: Is it considered safe to use the same complex password on all websites? A: The correct answer is 2. If you reuse passwords across different sites a hack of one website can result in attackers using this stolen username and password to gain access to your accounts for another website.

Will changing my password stop hackers?

Yes, changing your password will prevent hackers from accessing your account. Updating your account password at the first sign of an attack limits damage. Changing your password regularly also improves security. Stolen credentials in data breaches are often old.

How can you tell if a site is secure?

Check the URL of your website and see if it says “HTTPS” at the start of the address (instead of “HTTP”). This means the website is secure with an SSL certificate. The SSL certificate is used to secure all data that is passed from the browser to the website’s server.

Is it illegal to ask for password?

For the most part, no, you cannot be forced to share your password. Of course, there are exceptions and laws regarding electronic security are ever-changing. Things are especially complicated when someone accused of a crime is asked to give up his or her password.

Why can’t I login while resetting a user’s password?

Possibly the reason is that by logging-in the user as part of the password reset process, you create a new security surface, that you have to audit – in addition to “standard login” and “password reset” you now also have “login while resetting password”.

How do I Reset my Password if I Forgot It?

If you can’t find this email, or if you’ve changed your password since then, you can always reset your password from the login page. First, click the “Forgot password?” link. Then, enter the email address you purchased the account with, make sure that “Reset customer password” is selected, and click “Send password reset email.”

Why can’t I log in to a website that requires a username?

If you find that you can’t log in to a website that requires a username and password, follow the steps described in this article. If you can log in to a website manually, but can’t save or use saved usernames and passwords, see Usernames and passwords are not saved. 1 Enable cookies for the website. 2 Clear history for that site.

Why can’t websites ask for my password without knowing it?

The simple answer to your question is “They can’t”. Because they donot know your password too. Everytime you sign-up for a website and enter your password, it will then be converted to its hash and stored in the database.

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