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Managing Phone And PC Passwords: There’s An App For That

Nov 4, 2010
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New York Times: Managing Phone And PC Passwords: There’s An App For That

Using easy-to-guess passwords is an invitation to disaster. These password manager apps make it much easier to use unbreakable passwords and always have them handy.


“Lots of otherwise rational people use insecure passwords — “111111,” anyone? — or they store hard-to-remember passwords in a Word file.

Either way, it’s a generous gift to criminals.

And yes, it’s highly unlikely that one’s data will ever be stolen. But mobile app developers are lining up to sell people a little peace of mind.”

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