7 hours ago, CharlieH said:

And thats why 2 step authentication was born - it requires another step from a phone or secondary devvice to access. Its also why many system insist on it.

Here on the forum we changed the login system here- previously it was username and password- well, the whole world can see your username so they are half way, then its crack the passowrd. Now, its the email address on the account- thats not visible to anyone - then the password - so 2 layers not one,

Seriously, so what? My email address is splashed across the vast Internet.

20 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Seriously, so what? My email address is splashed across the vast Internet.

so what - doesnt mean its the one used on your account here though does it ! - splitting hairs.

11 hours ago, SOMEB0DY said:

I doubt that. 30 years ago everyone used simple passwords. Now it is mandatory to use more complex passwords and that includes you. So now we know that you are not using the same passwords today that you used 30 years ago.

Nope. MacOS asks me if I'd like to choose a strong password or pick my own.

The only two-factor site I access is PayPal.

On 8/5/2026 at 10:48 AM, unblocktheplanet said:

Having a memory for only important things, I use the same password everywhere, for 30 years or so. Don't trust my browsers to remember it.

Nothing much to steal, so what?

Using the same password everywhere is a huge security risk. I guarantee your password and some of your account info can be found on the dark web. You should have a complex password for every site, especially banking, investment, etc. Use a password safe.