Questions tagged [pin-code]
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Why does one have to hit enter after typing one's Windows password to log in, while it's not to hit enter after typing one's PIN?
I've noticed that on Windows 10, one has to hit enter after typing one's Windows password to log in, while it's not to hit enter after typing one's PIN. Is there a security reason to it? Typing one's ...
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How can I know whether a Window Security pop-up asking me for my Windows PIN is legit?
For some sites, I log in via Okta Verify, which in turns asks me for my Windows PIN. How can I know whether a Window Security pop-up asking me for my Windows PIN is legit? Example of logging in via ...
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What is the logic of using numbers for Windows PIN?
Windows 10 and 11 have an authentication method based on entering a lower complexity code under certain circumstances. This is widely referred to as a PIN, indicating that these are widely thought of ...
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How do I know if our OTP solution is secure enough? [closed]
At work we are using a one time PIN code (6 digits, TTL 5 min) for signing in to devices that we hand out to our customers. We have earlier deemed that this is secure enough for that use case. Now we’...
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Why are 5-digit PIN-codes so rare? [duplicate]
In case you haven’t noticed, 5-digit PIN-codes are incredibly rare, with their 4-digit and 6-digit counterparts being profusely more common. In fact, I’d be impressed if you can name a single popular ...
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Is secondary password (e.g. PIN) necessary?
I find some cases (especially in online games) that a software or website asks users to enter an additional password, such as 4 or 6 digit PIN, in addition to their original password. Most of the ...
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