From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: May 11, 2008
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: providing your password and IP to an employer?
>
> Leo,
> Is there any reason you should or should not provide an employer with
> your IP address AND password?? What can they get to if they have your
> password and not just the IP address? Why do they want it?
I can't think of a legitimate reason for wanting your password.
I would never give my password out to ANYONE. Period.
IP address might be to allow you to access their network or
some such, but it's really unclear so I can't say for sure.
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Thanks for asking,
Leo Notenboom
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