Google Drive - Why can you still not password protect folders/documents?
- Thread starter NeilF
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Yes and no.
If I put my phone down, it's say 30s or so until it locks. In that window, someone could start using my phone. If they go into my Google Drive, although it's not obvious, there's a folder in there with every password I have in the world. I'd feel just a touch happier if the folder in question was password protected.
Or if someone get's hold of my google logon, at least all my passwords on Google Drive are behind one more layer of protection.
I know this is all niche/extreme case stuff. But password protection of folders/documents is pretty general/obvious stuff, so it seems odd that that simple additional layer of security (piece of mind) isn't available from Google.
Just allow such passwords to be reset/cleared but with say a 72hr delay. ie: So you'd need to authenticate/action the password reset/clear via normal authentication, but it would take 72hrs to apply. Thinking being, if your account has been compromised, the access of password protected documents/folders is at least delayed such that hopefully the owner has time to react?
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Define safe?
eg: Some of my friends use 3rd party apps. How safe are those in comparison?
Note: Every site I register with, has a unique email address which is not stored with my password
Have you got pearls to clutch? I can lend you some if necessary.
A unique email for each logon is super easy for me given my setup so it's a total no-brainer. Indeed I'd be "totally crazy" not to do it. It also means if I get spam email directed at me, I can typically tell the source. Indeed many years ago this happened to me so I phoned up the company involved and indeed they'd 'sold' my data on. They quickly undid it
Out of interest, you store your passwords how? I'm half tempted to use an app, but then there's the issue of accessibility. ie: The app would need to be on my phone and all my PCs etc. Which would seem a significant downside to it.
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And that's on Windows systems too? Is that free or paid for? And clearly you trust that app/company enough with all your passwords?
I assume on Windows you need to enter a password to enter the app etc?
I'll take a look at it OOI.
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No, it's me saying I'm at a life/risk balance that I'm basically happy with, but if there was an easy way to improve it (ie: password protect a google folder) that would be nice.
Everything we do is a life/risk balance. ie: Your car fob is not secure, but do you employ a steering lock on your drive? Do you take a wheel off your car overnight? No? Even when those would help with "unsafe things" that obviously reduce the risk of your car being stolen? Because you've quite rightly assessed your life risk balance and come to your happy level - You lock your car, and put your keys in a locked house.
But joking aside, I'll look at 3rd party password apps, but from the couple I've seen they don't seem as friendly/versatile as simply my folder structure on Google Drive. I'll keep looking
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Why is your phone banking app (along with others) asking you for authentication when opening? Simple additional level of security.
And yet many apps on your phone for example don't agree, and require authentication to access them.
BTW - I looked up the "vault warden" you suggested and couldn't find it
I think you want a whine rather than just a conversation?
I looked up "Vault Warden" on Android... And nothing came up called "Vault Warden"... So...?Looked up where? You didn't look very far did you?
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"Bit Warden" then... I'll download and look. Ta.
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