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[–] humorlessrepost@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Used to work at a pretty secure place. Each button had a small screen on it, and the numbers were randomized. So apparently this is an actual concern.

[–] WhatsUpDoc@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Scramble pads. We have them where I work. Damn password can change a few times a week without warning. Gone for lunch? Well good luck getting back in until reception comes back to tell you the new code.

[–] joeldebruijn@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Had this once at a retail store while paying. Entering PIN without muscle memory. .... Weird and almost made 3 errors which would have blocked my card.

[–] BottleOfAlkahest@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Those also prevent observers from being able to learn the code by watching someone type it in from a distance.

[–] kzhe@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

iirc this is a GrapheneOS feature too