Can I copy all users and passwords from a host machine to a docker running on it? [migrated]

I want to create a docker on some machine with pre-configured users and passwords.
If I copy or mirror some files into the docker container, will the users be configured there as well, with their same old passwords?
If so – which files/fol… Continue reading Can I copy all users and passwords from a host machine to a docker running on it? [migrated]

Despite the popularity of password managers, many still use pen and paper

Password managers are a near-defacto standard for organizations, with 86% reporting they are being put to use, according to a Bitwarden survey of over 400 U.S. IT decision makers across a wide range of industries. This reflects a 9% increase in the use… Continue reading Despite the popularity of password managers, many still use pen and paper

Security of in-app Forgot Password workflow in Xamarin (Mobile App) without using a website

I decided to implement "forgotten password" functionality, without having to create a website just for that. The usual workflow that I’ve seen for any app is:

User requests password reset
Link is sent to their email with a token… Continue reading Security of in-app Forgot Password workflow in Xamarin (Mobile App) without using a website

How many bits of entropy should a password have to be reasonably future proof (10+ years)?

I’ve seen estimations that the NSA is capable of at least 1 trillion (PGP pass phrase) guesses per second, which would mean a password with 80 bits of entropy would take, on average, over 15,000 years to guess. However, this estimation was… Continue reading How many bits of entropy should a password have to be reasonably future proof (10+ years)?

Many users are sharing passwords with someone outside their household

According to a survey by The Harris Poll, one in 10 Americans would prolong a relationship with a friend or partner to maintain access to their streaming account. Moreover, 68% of Americans admitted to using the same password on multiple accounts and 6… Continue reading Many users are sharing passwords with someone outside their household