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Should I save my password when prompted?

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Should I save my password when prompted?

Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff & students

You should never save your password when prompted.  

Always click No.

Enabling the system to automatically insert your password is like not having a password at all.
Posted - Fri, Mar 18, 2016 1:54 PM. This article has been viewed 5488 times.
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