Are Passwords A Thing of the Past…?

For those Windows 10/11 users who are still using passwords, Windows Hello offers a more personal and secure way to log in to your devices using biometrics (facial recognition or a fingerprint) or a PIN.?I’m not going to talk about that today – if you’re not using it you probably should – read more here.

However Microsoft recently started to allow users who had Hello set up to delete their passwords which begs the question are passwords a thing of the past??Personally I don’t think so – it’s all very well having facial or fingerprint recognition on your devices but I also like DIY and as a result sometimes damage my fingerprints which can be frustrating and mean I default to a password.?

But what happens if you’re incapacitated and somebody needs to access your computer??Certainly getting Microsoft or Apple to reset missing passwords is a monumental task and I can’t imagine releasing deceased details is any easier.?We need to think further than the here and now and therefore I believe passwords will be around for a while yet.

Whilst we might not be using them, it’s even more important to ensure that they are secure and therefore if you haven’t read my previous post about the strength of passwords you can here.

The hackers are getting smarter folks – stay safe and don’t be the next victim!

Feel free to give me a call on 0113 8691242 and I will talk you though the process of securing, supporting and managing your PC and Mac estate.