IB Security Alert EMail

Discussion in 'Interactive Brokers' started by HoundDogOne, Nov 21, 2006.

  1. b2t

    b2t

    I used to change my passwords from time to time but since there are so many passwords nowadays to handle, it would be a headache to keep track of all your new passwords. I have kept some of my passwords for a while without changing and have not seen anything happen. My question is "is it safer to keep the same password than changing it from time to time?" My thinking is that if a hacker knew your password, he would do something on that info in seconds. It is the process of changing password that somehow exposes your password to a hacker than if you keeps your same old password diligently with all prevention of virus, keylogger... on your computer.
     
    #31     Nov 23, 2006
  2. If you absolutely must share your trading somputer with general internet stuff (browsing and email), I suggest you run all net-activities in independent VMs. You can then simply delete the VMs from time to time and you'll be just fine.
     
    #32     Nov 24, 2006