A password is a secret word or string of characters that is used for authentication, to prove identity or gain access to a resource.
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“Forgot Password” - How to handle this?
I read this answer http://programmers.stackexchange.com/questions/15350/why-do-websites-restrict-the-number-choice-of-characters-in-a-password/15351#15351 and found a comment insisting not to send ...
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How do you keep track of all your passwords? [closed]
I'm going to ask this question at the risk of someone exposing me their own personal algorithm, if that's what you do please don't post that!
I'm interested in learning what software you use to ...
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Is an 'if password == XXXXXXX' enough for minimum security?
If I create a login for an app that has middle to low security risk (in other words, its not a banking app or anything), is it acceptable for me to verify a password entered by the user by just saying ...
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Why do websites restrict the number & choice of characters in a password?
Registering on an insurance company's website right now, and my password is 16 characters long, using a nice variety of letters, numbers, special characters, etc. However, here's their list of ...
