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Re:Microsoft says mandatory password changing is “ancient an... by pbreit on Monday April 19, 2021 @02:12PM (#26866140)
Most password requirements are dumb. Six alphanumeric is OK.
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Re:Microsoft says mandatory password changing is “ancient an... by Sohcahtoa82 on Monday April 19, 2021 @06:57PM (#26868793)
Probably the second most wrong comment I've ever read in my 5 years on HN.
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Re:Microsoft says mandatory password changing is “ancient an... by pbreit on Wednesday April 21, 2021 @12:34AM (#26885448)
I've worked on a lot of important, widely-used software and 6+ alphanumeric has always been copacetic. While more esoteric requirements a major pain point.
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Re:Microsoft says mandatory password changing is “ancient an... by michaelcampbell on Monday April 19, 2021 @02:46PM (#26866497)
...40 years ago.
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