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“Invalid username or password” is a useless security measure

Login attempts fail because computer users can't remember their email or didn't input the right password. Most websites on the Internet won't tell you which one is actually incorrect.
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Dec 1, 2014“Invalid username or password” is a useless security measure by kevinburke413182

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