The security types have numerous suggestions and rules:
At least 8 characters
Alpha and numerical
Upper and lower case
Throw in a symbol but only certain ones are allowed
Change every six months
Different for every account
Do they consider that as people age they get whachamacallit disease but they aren't supposed to write the above down?
As we are encouraged to do more on line in an aging society will it get worse? Expecting people to remember weird sets of characters is ridiculous if the person can't remember their own name.
Part two:
Security questions shouldn't be subjective.
"What is your favourite song?"
Answer:
It depends on my mood.
Ignoring moods, it could be a hit from two years ago but then you hear a new song and like it more.
However:
My first car will always be my first car.
My mother's maiden name doesn't change.
My birthplace can't change.
Peeved that I just went through a limited time sign up with too many questions. Found out the government says I owe $5 Gs.
Feeling better now that I spoke to someone at CRA and their paperwork is way behind and I owe nothing. The sun just came up.
At least 8 characters
Alpha and numerical
Upper and lower case
Throw in a symbol but only certain ones are allowed
Change every six months
Different for every account
Do they consider that as people age they get whachamacallit disease but they aren't supposed to write the above down?
As we are encouraged to do more on line in an aging society will it get worse? Expecting people to remember weird sets of characters is ridiculous if the person can't remember their own name.
Part two:
Security questions shouldn't be subjective.
"What is your favourite song?"
Answer:
It depends on my mood.
Ignoring moods, it could be a hit from two years ago but then you hear a new song and like it more.
However:
My first car will always be my first car.
My mother's maiden name doesn't change.
My birthplace can't change.
Peeved that I just went through a limited time sign up with too many questions. Found out the government says I owe $5 Gs.
Feeling better now that I spoke to someone at CRA and their paperwork is way behind and I owe nothing. The sun just came up.