I was setting up my new Mac (M3 Max 64GB, 4TB) and Apple asked me if I want my AppleID to be allowed to reset my password. I realized, I don’t know how secure that is.
Thoughts?
I’m not commenting on this feature specifically (I haven’t looked into it deeply) but I tend to shy away from things like this: They twig the part of my brain that gets uncomfortable about potential unintended consequences like the iPhone theft and AppleID reset brouhaha from a few months ago.
On the other hand, availability is also a component of security and for most people this is probably an option that reduces overall risk.
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I allow my MacBook Pro to be unlocked with my Apple user ID. This feature came in handy when i was restoring a friend’s MacBook to factory settings recently and his Admin password would not work. I was able to use his Apple ID and password instead.
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What I wonder, under what circumstance will my account password not unlock my computer?
Your Apple ID password is not the same as an Administrator password.
Agreed. There is no risk I will ever forgot passwords. My Mac and 1Password Vault passwords are written down. There are even saved paper copies in a safe at a friends house.