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Old 10-16-2007   #1 (permalink)
bumming in barbados


 
 

password protection

i just had laptop stolen. used laptop to pay bills, banking, etc.. No
passwords were stored in computer , but can anyone acquire them from
laptop????

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-16-2007   #2 (permalink)
DevilsPGD


 
 

Re: password protection

In message <4F756673-6925-465A-B05A-A05658D49A3E@xxxxxx> bumming
in barbados <bumming in barbados@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

>i just had laptop stolen. used laptop to pay bills, banking, etc.. No
>passwords were stored in computer , but can anyone acquire them from
>laptop????
Assume yes and change all your important passwords.

In general, unless you stored the passwords in some fashion then in most
cases the answer is no, but it's far better to be safe then sorry.

--
You can get more with a kind word and a 2x4 than just a kind word.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-17-2007   #3 (permalink)
Dwarf


 
 

RE: password protection

Hi,

Assume that they can. You need to get in touch with your bank IMMEDIATELY to
put a stop to your account, because until you do you will be liable for any
fraudulent transactions on it. Your bank should tell you what to do next -
probably close the account and transfer the balance into a new one. If you
pay anything automatically out of your account, the bank should be able to
sort this out for you as well, but if not then it is your responsibility to
do so.
Dwarf

"bumming in barbados" wrote:
Quote:

> i just had laptop stolen. used laptop to pay bills, banking, etc.. No
> passwords were stored in computer , but can anyone acquire them from
> laptop????
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-17-2007   #4 (permalink)
DevilsPGD


 
 

Re: password protection

In message <38AD904B-9CEA-48B4-9744-77BB7EE8BA22@xxxxxx> Dwarf
<Dwarf@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:

>Assume that they can. You need to get in touch with your bank IMMEDIATELY to
>put a stop to your account, because until you do you will be liable for any
>fraudulent transactions on it. Your bank should tell you what to do next -
>probably close the account and transfer the balance into a new one. If you
>pay anything automatically out of your account, the bank should be able to
>sort this out for you as well, but if not then it is your responsibility to
>do so.
Or just change your password.

--
You can get more with a kind word and a 2x4 than just a kind word.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-17-2007   #5 (permalink)
Rob Harmer


 
 

Re: password protection

They can very easily recover your password from using your web browser. (It
has the "remember me at logon" function that some overlook for convenience)

All they need do is open up your browser, look at your Internet
history/favorites and find sites where you login (trial and error) and then
use one of the many free password revealer programs.

There are many on the market that reveal the password text hidden behind
asterisks ********.

Notify your financial institutions immediately and change your passwords on
all accounts.

Rob

"Dwarf" <Dwarf@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:38AD904B-9CEA-48B4-9744-77BB7EE8BA22@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hi,
>
> Assume that they can. You need to get in touch with your bank IMMEDIATELY
> to
> put a stop to your account, because until you do you will be liable for
> any
> fraudulent transactions on it. Your bank should tell you what to do next -
> probably close the account and transfer the balance into a new one. If you
> pay anything automatically out of your account, the bank should be able to
> sort this out for you as well, but if not then it is your responsibility
> to
> do so.
> Dwarf
>
> "bumming in barbados" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> i just had laptop stolen. used laptop to pay bills, banking, etc.. No
>> passwords were stored in computer , but can anyone acquire them from
>> laptop????
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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