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> Passwords are obsolete in 2024, and using them is very nearly universally bad.

The first claim is obviously nowhere near being true, and the second seems very subjective.

As the other user is saying, strong passwords with proper security have minimal risk. More than certs or keys yes, but they offer sufficient security and the balance with convenience is currently unbeatable.

Besides, even if someone gets access to your server they should be limited and unable to do any real damage anyway. Defense in depth and all that.



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