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Title: Gave my Windows password to IT. What's the worst that could happen?
Post by: zahc on January 17, 2023, 08:53:03 PM

My laptop crashed at work and they are supposed to send me a new one. They said they had to have my password to setup the new one. Now that I think about it, I'm trying to figure out how dangerous this might be. Should I change my Google password or anything else? They don't have my old laptop.

Title: Re: Gave my Windows password to IT. What's the worst that could happen?
Post by: Nick1911 on January 17, 2023, 09:05:15 PM

What all do you use that password for?

Title: Re: Gave my Windows password to IT. What's the worst that could happen?
Post by: zahc on January 17, 2023, 09:17:41 PM

I only use it for my work laptop.

I do use my work laptop for banking and surfing websites which may or may not be problematic. But I think they won't be able to log into Google to get my passwords or see my chrome history. I think.

Title: Re: Gave my Windows password to IT. What's the worst that could happen?
Post by: K Frame on January 18, 2023, 07:27:25 AM

I was issued a work laptop when I first started with the company.

I used it for awhile due to the hybrid work environment.

Then, when I was finally able to transition to the SCIF full time, I no longer needed it.

I've not even turned it on in over a year.

I need to bring it in and turn it in and tell them I don't want another one at this time as it's just taking up space.