I chose a password manager over writing them down and people think I'm wrong

Last month, I had to pick between keeping my passwords in a notebook or using a manager like Bitwarden. Everyone in my office said paper was safer from online hacks. I set up the manager anyway and used it for all my 30 logins. It flagged two old passwords I had reused for years. Now I can change them fast when a site gets breached, but my coworkers still say I'm asking for trouble. Has anyone else switched and had people doubt your choice?

3 comments

3 Comments

margaret_lane3mo ago

Seriously, the paper argument misses human error! A notebook can be lost, stolen, or seen by anyone, while a manager locks everything behind one strong password. Your coworkers are focused on the wrong kind of risk.

betty_fisher53mo ago

My old roommate used a notebook and someone stole it from our coffee table during a party. Took weeks to sort out the mess. Margaret_Lane is right about human error being the real problem here. Your coworkers are stuck on this idea of digital attacks but forget how often physical things go wrong. A good password manager with a strong master password is way more secure in real life. It also does the work for you, like catching those reused passwords you mentioned.

pipergonzalez1mo ago

I mean, is it really that big of a deal either way? 30 logins isn't exactly a national security risk if someone peeks at your notebook. The whole "my coworkers think I'm wrong" thing sounds like you're taking their opinions way too seriously. Like, who cares if Betty lost her notebook at a party? That's her problem, not yours. You found a system that works for you, so why are you even still discussing it with them?