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This kind of shit coming from Microsoft is fucking rich. Then why do I have to change my password constantly on outlook and get routed to at least two different

by mnm1 7y ago

This kind of shit coming from Microsoft is fucking rich. Then why do I have to change my password constantly on outlook and get routed to at least two different types of password change servers, one with rules stupider than another? Especially when I'm trying to use a password manager with a strong, long, random password and they are preventing me from doing so with their shitty UX and their limitation on characters? They should take their own fucking advice because you know what else reduces security? The stupid bullshit I described above. Now I just use a base password (that's probably been compromised) and increase the last digit by one each time. Insecure? You betcha. But it's for work and it was work's decision to use outlook so not my problem. Microsoft should either shut the fuck up about this shit or fix their own fucking systems. Of course it doesn't matter what password you use in such a shit system (outside of a password manager generated one). And they have intentionally created a situation that makes the passwords even less secure.

codeulike 7y ago
Sounds like the place where you work has assigned some dumb password policies, and has a clumsy federation setup for password changes.
- mnm1 7y ago
  No, we have nothing custom set up. It's just Outlook 365. They send you to one password change page sometimes and another at other times. They both have different password policies. Microsoft is just shit as far as security is concerned. Or it could be a bug. Either way, it's garbage and it encourages not using a password manager and not using strong passwords since the length is limited. I just wish they would shut up with their fucking research into security if they won't bother to implement it themselves. Do as I say, not as I do. That's Microsoft and frankly, I'm fucking tired of their stupid bullshit.

by mnm1 7y ago

codeulike 7y ago

Sounds like the place where you work has assigned some dumb password policies, and has a clumsy federation setup for password changes.

mnm1 7y ago
No, we have nothing custom set up. It's just Outlook 365. They send you to one password change page sometimes and another at other times. They both have different password policies. Microsoft is just shit as far as security is concerned. Or it could be a bug. Either way, it's garbage and it encourages not using a password manager and not using strong passwords since the length is limited. I just wish they would shut up with their fucking research into security if they won't bother to implement it themselves. Do as I say, not as I do. That's Microsoft and frankly, I'm fucking tired of their stupid bullshit.