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- What should I do if I forgot my password?
- Why do some online services ask you to set up additional security questions?
- Should you give out your password?
- How secure are your security questions?
What should I do if I forgot my password?
If you forget your Android lock screen password, is there a way to unlock your phone? The short answer is no – you will have to factory reset your device to be able to use your phone again.
Why do some online services ask you to set up additional security questions?
Typically, these security questions and answers are used for self-service password recovery—inputting the correct answer verifies the user and allows them to reset their password—though you can also implement security questions as an additional authentication factor for logins.
Should you give out your password?
You should never share your password or another individual's password for the following reasons: Your unique IPFW username and password is your identity in the digital world. Sharing passwords at the workplace is the same as giving away a personal identity.
How secure are your security questions?
If you're using an easy-to-guess answer, then you security questions are not safe. The caveat is that this isn't an inherent problem with security questions—if your answers are unique, then you're ok.
