'Weird' Nintendo Switch Issue Makes it Easier to Guess Passwords

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By msmashMay 22, 2020, 4:05 pm194 pts
A security researcher has found an odd issue with how the Nintendo Switch console handles login credentials, potentially making it easier for hackers to figure out peoples' passwords, and raising questions about how Nintendo is storing passwords. From a report: The issue revolves around how users log into the…

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