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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