Using MM 2.5.5.998
In Options > Network (Proxy & Freedb) if you specify a proxy server when you enter the Password it displays in clear text can this be changed to a password asterisked field.
Many thanks.
Proxy password in clear text [4129]
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Re: Proxy password in clear text [4129]
I guess I may be reviving an old thread here, but I just noticed that in the latest version of the software, the password is still in the clear mode. It seems like quite a big security hole. I feel very uncomfortable entering my password in the clear on a machine at work which 3-4 other people use. At least I couldn't find the password stored in the clear mode in the registry or the C drive, but it may be lurking somewhere.
So I'm really curious, what is the rationale in making the password visible?
So I'm really curious, what is the rationale in making the password visible?