Frequent reauth doesn't make you more secure

Re:Frequent reauth doesn't make you more secure by dspillett on Friday June 13, 2025 @06:34AM (#44267297)

Not if the check is done client-side, so the plain password never leaves you local domain. Of course the check being done client-side means that it isn't difficult to skip if you are inclined to make a smidgin of effort.

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Re:Frequent reauth doesn't make you more secure by thih9 on Friday June 13, 2025 @08:17AM (#44267853)

It can be done server side too, the old password can be sent along the new one and the server can verify it.

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Re:Frequent reauth doesn't make you more secure by dspillett on Tuesday June 17, 2025 @03:53AM (#44296688)

Yes, what I meant to say that it doesn't even have to be done server-side, so the fact it happens doesn't imply the server ever sees the old password beyond it's initial setting.

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