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I've found that novice users often associate hidden passwords with encryption. They think that because they can't see the password nobody else can. These user
by Sam_Odio 17y ago
I've found that novice users often associate hidden passwords with encryption. They think that because they can't see the password nobody else can.
These users are often more likely to use a less secure password in visible prompts out of fear of compromising their more secure ones.
- psadauskas 17y agoThen maybe that's the solution. A browser in ssl mode hides the password by default, while unencrypted connections get the visibly "unencrypted" password. Would then also keep most people from using thier best passwords on unsecure sites.