Masked passwords must go • The Register

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Usability expert Jakob Nielsen and security expert Bruce Schneier both think websites should stop blanking out passwords as users type them in. They say the practice inconveniences users and delivers no security benefits.

Reviewed by miguelstil Jun 30, 05:45am ( 8 reviews ) • theregister.co.uk

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Rated by GetSmartGal on Jul 02, 2:46pm

"Usability expert Jakob Nielsen and security expert Bruce Schneier both think websites should stop blanking out passwords as users type them in. They say the practice inconveniences users and delivers no security benefits."
Rated by seely on Jul 01, 7:29am

Masked passwords are a nuisance...
Rated by onreact-com on Jul 01, 5:45am

Yeah, that's right.
Rated by VengeanceNow on Jun 30, 10:19am

"Masked passwords must go"
Rated by akstumble on Jun 30, 9:39am

I am not sure I agree with these experts. There are many people who use the Internet publicly (i.e. Internet Cafe's, etc.) and there are always those on the lookout for the opportunity to steal information.
Rated by miguelstil on Jun 30, 5:45am

Usability expert Jakob Nielsen and security expert Bruce Schneier both think websites should stop blanking out passwords as users type them in. They say the practice inconveniences users and delivers no security benefits.
Rated by guyro on Jun 30, 5:19am

Usability expert Jakob Nielsen and security expert Bruce Schneier both think websites should stop blanking out passwords as users type them in. They say the practice inconveniences users and delivers no security benefits.

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