why does the user's passwork expire?? some friend of mine never dealed which such problems. ( or so she says)
2006-06-30 05:15:57 · 16 answers · asked by Diana B 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
It's a security issue. In a network, the administrator decides how soon a password expires, if ever. The longer a password is valid, the more likely it is to be hacked, stolen or discovered. Changing passwords frequently makes it more difficult for an intruder to access your company's data.
Some companies aren't as concerned with this security issue. Some never require your password to change.
2006-06-30 05:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an added security feature. The theory being that it makes a would be hacker try to hit a "moving" target since the password changes all the time.
2006-06-30 05:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because your friend set up her account that dont expire in a shorter time. But I bet she have put her password in once a day.
2006-06-30 05:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by Cyber Superman (Man of Steel) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it expires right away it has to do with your computer's cookies. I think you should contact YAHOO! or click the help button on mail and try to figure it out .
2006-06-30 05:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how come im never required to change my password, its been the same for half a year, does the manufacturer just no give a damn about my privacy?
2006-06-30 05:25:16 · answer #5 · answered by bigdpoppasmurf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it keeps ur personal information safe and ur computer secure from hackers or anyone else tryin to get inside
2006-06-30 05:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by bishdnjuan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have to change mine I just do every so often to make sure no one hacks it
2006-06-30 05:18:19 · answer #7 · answered by Yvonne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For proctection purposes
2006-06-30 05:17:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never changed my password.. There is no way, that anyone could ever guess it..
2006-06-30 06:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i haven't had to change mine in 7 years
2006-06-30 05:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋