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Passwords and the Elderly: Why Writing Them Down Might Be OK

Passwords and the Elderly: Why Writing Them Down Might Be OK

Update: 2025-07-21

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In this episode, join hosts Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson as they discuss the controversial topic of seniors writing down passwords. They discuss how threat modeling differs for the elderly, the practicality of using password managers, two-factor authentication, and future solutions like passkeys. The conversation includes humorous anecdotes and touches on broader cybersecurity […]

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Passwords and the Elderly: Why Writing Them Down Might Be OK

Passwords and the Elderly: Why Writing Them Down Might Be OK

Tom Eston, Scott Wright, Kevin Johnson