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Name True, iCloud access false: Exceptional problem locks online storage account, stumps Apple customer service

Claptrap314 Silver badge

Re: Similar problem

If a site has a maximum on password strength, assume that it is being stored in the clear. There is literally no other reason I can imaging for doing that.

If it has "illegal characters", it means that they are executing the string in some environment.

I trust that you will use this information only for good. I'm pretty sure 80% of script kiddles already know this. I am certain that 100% of active hackers of any color know it.

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