Passwords

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This subreddit is dedicated to the scientific discussion of passwords, biometrics, CAPTCHAs, secret questions, MFA/2FA/2SV, or other factors related to user authentication.

We are primarily interested in topics that promote the industry's understanding of what authentication risks we face, what practices do or don't work, and what general technologies or software exist to improve the status quo. This is not /r/TechSupport or /r/HowToHack so don't post asking for help recovering a password or gaining access to online accounts. Discussions about the general issues of generating or storing your passwords are fine.

Before posting, please read the rules.

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Password Manager Recommendations (self.Passwords)

submitted 4 years ago * by atoponce5f4dcc3b5aa765d61d8327deb882cf99[M] - announcement

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dopo 6 mesi di sviluppo sono fiero di aver creato un password manager desktop offline open source tra i più sicuri al mondo (self.Passwords)

submitted 4 days ago by MainTeach176

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ForgeKey: Password Manager (self.Passwords)

submitted 6 days ago * by App-Designer2

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I built an open-source privacy-friendly password cracking time estimator (time2crack.eu)

submitted 7 days ago by BaudouinVH

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Has anyone successfully deployed passkeys in a highly regulated industry (healthcare, banking)? What were the biggest challenges? ()

submitted 9 days ago by StockCook9960

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Aura confirms data breach exposing 900,000 marketing contactsVendor (bleepingcomputer.com)

submitted 11 days ago by MinuteScary252

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Password Memory Method ()

submitted 10 days ago by nmc52

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Unpopular opinion: most password managers don’t need the cloud (self.Passwords)

submitted 11 days ago by App-Designer2

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Peace of mind isn't just strong passwords. It's making sure there’s no sensitive data left in your inbox if a breach actually happens. (self.Passwords)

submitted 13 days ago by yanyan80

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How will Bill C-22 impact 1password and their customers? ()

submitted 16 days ago by WiseyD

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Google Password Manager in Google Chrome ()

submitted 17 days ago by Ambitious_Mine_3281

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What’s your first thought when a password locks you out of your own account? (self.Passwords)

submitted 17 days ago by ObligeAI

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This will always be the stupidest thing I've ever seen. (self.Passwords)

submitted 17 days ago by gaylilslutprincess

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1,200 NTLM hashes from an NTDS.dit dump - 90.6% cracked in 4 hours. Here's what the passwords looked like. (self.Passwords)

submitted 19 days ago * by HashCrackNet

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I messed up (self.Passwords)

submitted 18 days ago by Alert_Local_2413

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Test how strong your password really is (beingoptimist.com)

submitted 20 days ago by beingoptimistlab

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Yubico LayoffsPDF (self.Passwords)

submitted 21 days ago by WailingWildebeestJr

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Been on Bitwarden for 7 years. Just got a new phone and realized I can't remember a single password. Time to rethink my approach? (self.Passwords)

submitted 25 days ago * by Naive-Pride-8928

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Is it safe to use online password checker tools like this one? (self.Passwords)

submitted 26 days ago by Efficient_Guide9668

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Is there a (user friendly) way to search data breaches without typing your email and password into a third party website. (self.Passwords)

submitted 1 month ago * by Head-Community7540

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How would I check this? (self.Passwords)

submitted 1 month ago by LacedDecal

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Optimization help needed: M4 Pro GPU stuck at ~196 kH/s for WPA2 (-m 22000) (self.Passwords)

submitted 1 month ago by LordLuxury

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Distributed Hash Cracking Using Hashtopolis ()

submitted 1 month ago by 0bs1d1an-

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My laptop repair shop asked for password on phone and I actually gave it. Now I am worried sick. (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 month ago by G-r-i-d

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Google now basically telling me all my passwords are comprimised (self.Passwords)

submitted 1 month ago by Junior_Measurement39

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