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Re: New Year = New Password (...and new you, too!)
by
decodx
on 30/12/2023, 14:42:35 UTC
I've been thinking for a while now that it's probably time to change my password.  Then, when I logged back in I see 2FA is now a thing so I thought I'd make the suggestion that others consider changing their passwords. 


No, changing your password regularly is not a recommended practice by many security experts.  In fact, it can make things less secure.  People who change passwords a lot sometimes use simpler ones or reuse passwords across sites and  both bad ideas.  Best to use strong passwords.  And only change when there's a reason, like a breach somewhere else you used the same password.  No reason to regularly change just because.

Besides, how many times do you have your bank or email account (or work for that matter) "suggesting" you change your password?  Quite often I would imagine.

Actually, I've never received an email from my email provider or bank advising me to change my password. Unless, of course, it was a preventative measure implemented following a security breach.

I found this on the Google Help pages:
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Asked to change your Google Account password
If there’s suspicious activity in your Google Account or we detect that your password has been stolen, we may ask you to change your password. By changing your password, you help make sure that only you can use your account.
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/98564?hl=en