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Why "Forgot Password" Is the Most Dangerous Feature in Software
Every account you own is only as secure as its recovery flow. "Forgot password" is, by design, a feature that lets someone who isn't you take over your account if they can convince the system they're you. A look at why recovery is the real security perimeter — and what better recovery would look like.
May 15, 2026
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