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Re:Steam hit by major security breach by simias on Monday July 27, 2015 @04:12AM (#9953980)
Is such a timing attack really possible over the internet? I'd expect the code to expire after a few failed attempt anyway.

But I guess you're right, better safe than sorry.

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Re:Steam hit by major security breach by brobinson on Monday July 27, 2015 @04:36AM (#9954045)
Surprisingly... yes, it is possible. See the link in my other comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9953496
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