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June 7, 2012 10:18 pm GMT

Meet the Worlds Worst Password Requirements [PIC]





With massive online security breaches apparently all the rage these days, it's more important than ever to have a strong password that blocks bad guys from accessing your data.

But it looks like the Texas attorney general's child support website may have gone just a wee bit overboard with its requirements for a secure login. Exactly eight characters. At least one letter, number and "special character" -- but wait, there are only three special characters allowed. And God forbid you ever need to change your password -- that opens up a whole new can of worms.

Check out the screenshot above for the full list of requirements. What are the worst password requirements you've ever had to… Continue reading...

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