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Default O/T: internet security question (leaked details)

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Scott wrote:
On Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:07:09 +0100 (BST), "Dave Liquorice"
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On Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:55:24 +0100, Scott wrote:


Assuming the device with your passwords on hasn't also been nicked or
even simply died. Lightning strike, power surge? Just as likely as a
tea leaf taking the bit's of paper. You can't even have a go at
trying to workout what any passwords are.


Ever heard of backups?


No much use without a working device to transfer the backup to for
use.


Very true, whereas bits of paper with passwords would be enormously
useful to anyone without a working computer.


and, you can write down the time on a piece of paper.

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