Michael Kjörling <c9bc136c6...@ewoof.net> wrote:
> On 17 Dec 2024 21:41 -0600, from deb...@lionunicorn.co.uk (David Wright):
> > As you have to select the subset from some listboxes with a mouse,
> > I would guess that the step is designed to defeat key-logging.
> 
> If someone has maliciously installed a keylogger, there's also likely
> some kind of screen recording software, so this seems like security
> theater.
> 
Yes, I think things like key loggers or even simple 'shoulder surfing'
are the commonest ways of passwords being 'broken'.

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Chris Green
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