Password Security

[Nael]

How secure are my passwords, which automatically appear as I attempt to log in to various websites?

And is the security in my keychain passwords only secured by my passcode?

Thank you.

 

[J. A.]

That depends on your settings.

When you use an iDevice with Touch ID, and enable Password Autofill in Settings - Touch ID & Passcode, you also have to use your fingerprint to fill in passwords automatically. It’s similar for devices with Face ID.

 

[Nael]

That depends on your settings.

When you use an iDevice with Touch ID, and enable Password Autofill in Settings - Touch ID & Passcode, you also have to use your fingerprint to fill in passwords automatically. It’s similar for devices with Face ID.

What if Touch ID and fingerprint are not turned on?....how secure is this?

 

[J. A.]

Apple says:

iCloud security overview

As long as no one else knows your passcode, they are safe.

 

[Nael]

Apple says:
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iCloud security overview

As long as no one else knows your passcode, they are safe.

Would my passwords be vulnerable to hackers?

 

[scifan57]

They would need your device and it’s passcode. As long as you don't tell anyone your passcode your passwords are safe.