Recently, I revealed my password to a support technician so as to allow this person to take over control of my mouse. By Changing my revealed password to a new password, will it be very safe for me for security reasons. I'm extremely scared that the technician may be able to access my new password and subsequent change of passwords. Supposing if I were to change my password now, do I need to change to another password in order to be free of this serious problem. I am computer illitrate and am extremely scared of further problems from using my computer. Please help me as I am in extreme need of your kindness and help. Through my previous questions, I know that you all are very kind and helpful. I will appreciate all the advices and will be forever grateful to all you kind people. Ps. When I told the technician that I want to change my password, this person told me not to change it immediately. I was also given a temporary password by this person. Thanking you in advance. regards.
2006-12-15 11:56:18 · 11 answers · asked by notlosinghope 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Good news...unless you're freakishly paranoid, you're fine once you've changed your password.
Unfortunately (you should only read this if you're freakishly paranoid) there's no safe way to secure your computer. A dedicated hacker with time and resources can get into any system. The question you have to ask yourself is would that person rather be checking into your computer or a lucrative businesses or the government. Bottom line, worry about the realities of the situation which is, you're fine...nobody cares nearly as much as you'd think about what you have on your computer.
2006-12-15 12:02:30 · answer #1 · answered by D 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi.
It sounds like you're in an office or something. This means that you log into a server?
You should change your password straight away. This is often done by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL. You then click on change password. type your old password in and type your new password in twice and click on OK.
Within a server environment the techhie DOES NOT need to know your password to take control of your keyboard and mouse.
At school, I asked the technician to install the drivers for my USB Stick. All he did was ask me to plug it in and then he clicked on something and he was sat in his office controlling my computer at the other end of the school.
Also, as another member stated. He is the technician, and he will be able to view everything in your my documents folder, they will know every website that you go on and how long for. How many emails you have sent and recieved, who to/from, when, and what they said.
They also know what you have printed. So even changing your password doesn't make your office account secure, and if he wanted he could just change it without you knowing. They just rightr click on your user ID nd click on change password.
2006-12-17 00:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been my experience that nobody will ever ask your for the password to your computer. In the event that you have disclosed this information, I would change the password as soon as possible.
In Fact many corporations require that their associates change their passwords every "X" amount of days. If you still are concerned change your password and then change it again (right away or the next time you long on) In any case it is good practice to 1. Not give out your password 2. change your password often
2006-12-15 12:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by Çlïgér4™ ♂ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have had your problem fixed, then it should be safe to change your password. Most support technicians should have the ability to change passwords and should never ask you for your current password. I would change your password to one that is not known to anyone at this time. Most companies do not give support technicians the ability to see passwords, so I do not think that you would have a problem with someone finding out the new password, without you giving it out.
2006-12-15 12:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by jdfreshwater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense, but unless you are someone like Donald Trump or the President, the data on your computer is very likely too insignificant for any hacker to make a dedicated attack on. It would just not be worth their time and effort.
Hackers will rarely attack a single computer, they make their money by compromising thousands of machines at a time and using the stolen bandwidth for criminal activities.
Just change your password for piece of mind then forget about it!
Good luck.
2006-12-15 12:28:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For your own peace of mind. Change your password and take control. I see no reason why this person needs your password or why he/she would suggest a temporary one.
2006-12-15 14:39:16 · answer #6 · answered by Maria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a company computer, then then tech can probably get in anyway. If it's a home computer, then you should change it. If you're using Windows, go to Start Menu, settings, control panel, users and passwords, then find yourself and change your password. I wouldn't worry too much. Techs have much too much to do to tinker with customer's computers behind their backs.
2006-12-15 12:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mark B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the password immediately.
We believe most of the people are good people, but we have no intention to meet any one who is not.
2006-12-16 10:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by David Fhu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change it now.
Good Luck
2006-12-15 11:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with phy 333 !
2006-12-15 12:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋