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Re:The “Cobra Effect” that is disabling paste on password fi... by phlo on Sunday June 26, 2016 @09:20AM (#11980639)
It's a valid defense against hardware keyloggers, ignoring that you're way more likely to encounter a software keylogger.

If your account is interesting enough for criminals to break into your computer room and attach dongles to your PC (I'm imagining a Mission: Impossible style break here), congratulations: you've clearly made some good financial decisions in life :-)

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Re:The “Cobra Effect” that is disabling paste on password fi... by iamphilrae on Sunday June 26, 2016 @10:56AM (#11981047)
Not unrealistic to assume a scenario where a disgruntled IT technician installs countless hardware key loggers throughout an open plan office. Could be easier and less noticeable than trying to circumvent the business-grade antivirus.
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