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Re:Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode? on Wednesday March 30, 2022 @08:54AM (#30854501)
Well, when I'm in a call the call widget is usually the first to show up after I have unlocked the screen. I am not sharing the screen explicitly through any app.

Ask HN: Can a caller/callee see my pincode?

I have been wondering lately: If I call a company for whatever reason and need to unlock my screen during the call, can the company/entity on the other end of the line see the PIN i use to unlock my screen?Bonus question: what if I need to open my password manager or input a pin into another app (authentication or otherwise requesting pin) that is not affiliated with the company I am...

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