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It's been two weeks, so why do Apple's security questions still suck?
Here's an example of questions you'll be asked when you create an Apple ID:
And here's the full list…
Security Question 1:
• What is your favorite children's book?
• What is your dream job?
• What was your childhood nickname?
• What was the model of your first car?
• Who was your favorite singer or band in high school?
• Who was your favorite film star or character in school?
Security Question 2:
• What was the first name of your first boss?
• In what city did your parents meet?
• What was the name of your first pet?
• What is the first name of your best friend in high school?
• What was the first film you saw in the theater?
• What was the first thing you learned to cook?
Security Question 3:
• What is the last name of your favorite elementary school teacher?
• Where did you go the first time you flew on a plane?
• What is the name of the street where you grew up?
• What is the name of the first beach you visited?
• What was the first album that you purchased?
• What is the name of your favorite sports team?
The problem is painfully obvious — the questions are far too subjective or else are based on easily obtainable information.
What then does one do?
Whatever the question, create a nonsense answer. But then you'll have another problem… you'll forget the nonsense when needed.
So what next then?
Use your password manager's note field:
Hopefully you'll never need to use your answer — make sure nobody else can either.
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For related advice, please see our article on dealing with passwords.
On 16/09/14 At 01:46 PM
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Here's an example of questions you'll be asked when you create an Apple ID:
And here's the full list…
Security Question 1:
• What is your favorite children's book?
• What is your dream job?
• What was your childhood nickname?
• What was the model of your first car?
• Who was your favorite singer or band in high school?
• Who was your favorite film star or character in school?
Security Question 2:
• What was the first name of your first boss?
• In what city did your parents meet?
• What was the name of your first pet?
• What is the first name of your best friend in high school?
• What was the first film you saw in the theater?
• What was the first thing you learned to cook?
Security Question 3:
• What is the last name of your favorite elementary school teacher?
• Where did you go the first time you flew on a plane?
• What is the name of the street where you grew up?
• What is the name of the first beach you visited?
• What was the first album that you purchased?
• What is the name of your favorite sports team?
The problem is painfully obvious — the questions are far too subjective or else are based on easily obtainable information.
What then does one do?
Whatever the question, create a nonsense answer. But then you'll have another problem… you'll forget the nonsense when needed.
So what next then?
Use your password manager's note field:
Hopefully you'll never need to use your answer — make sure nobody else can either.
—————
For related advice, please see our article on dealing with passwords.
On 16/09/14 At 01:46 PM
Weiterlesen...