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Why do some websites require you to login with your username and password?
Typically, those cookies are encrypted or just generally incomprehensible to anyone other than the site that left them behind. Most browsers allow you to “ERASE ALL COOKIES” – or just erase selected cookies. If you do that, then when you return to some site you use often – you’ll need to log in again.
Can Administrator see user passwords?
Usually admins won’t be able to see your password since passwords are usually not stored in plain text, instead they will store only your password’s hash. A hash function is one that turns any text into a “crazy sequence” of characters in a way that its impossible to restore the original text.
Why do websites require you to make an account?
By forcing you to register—regardless of how simple or brief your intentions might be—the website gains access to a range of information about you that can either be used for their own purposes, such as choosing what spam to send you, or whom to pass your details on to so they can make money from third parties.
Why do so many websites require an account?
Your Bank Logs You Out For Security Some websites automatically sign you out after a period of time. For example, financial websites like your bank or credit card company want you to sign in each time you access your account.
Can a website know your password?
Instead, the website hashes your password and checks it against its database of hashed passwords. If it matches hash with hash, then it determines that you entered the right password. Websites can’t just email you your password because they don’t know what it is!
Can Gsuite Admin see passwords?
As an admin, you can enforce password requirements to protect your users’ managed Google Accounts and meet your organization’s compliance needs. You can also see which of your users’ passwords are weak by monitoring their password strength.
What can replace passwords?
All things considered, passwords are a major problem, and the internet would be so much better if there were a way to get rid of them.
- Email Authentication.
- Social Media Authentication.
- Biometric Authentication.