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#Password

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This dumb password rule is from Citi.

* Password is case-insensitive
* Can't use ANY special characters (although, adding special characters increases the "password strength" meter?!)
* Allows for a minimum password length of 6 characters
* No runs of more than two identical characters (eg. "aaa" is not allowed.)
* Does not allow you...

dumbpasswordrules.com/sites/ci

dumbpasswordrules.comCiti - Dumb Password Rules* Password is case-insensitive * Can't use ANY special characters (although, adding special characters increases the "password strength" meter?!) * Allows for a minimum password length of 6 characters * No runs of more than two identical characters (eg. "aaa" is not allowed.) * Does not allow you to paste passwords.

Samsung's clipboard #security flaw exposes all copied content, including passwords, as plain text indefinitely.

Users are advised to avoid using the clipboard for sensitive #information until a fix is implemented.

#Samsung moderators acknowledge the issue and are considering enhancements for future updates.

For now, consider using #passkeys for secure authentication.

Stay vigilant.

tomsguide.com/computing/online

Tom's Guide · Samsung phone security flaw leaves passwords exposed — protect yourself nowBy Amber Bouman