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title: "Discussion on \"Why Your Signup Form Is Less Secure Than You Think (And How to Fix It)\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Why Your Signup Form Is Less Secure Than You Think (And How to Fix It)\". Traditional password rules measure the wrong thing. Here's why zxcvbn beats complexity requirements and how to actually protect your users."
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# [Why Your Signup Form Is Less Secure Than You Think (And How to Fix It)](https://eande171.hashnode.dev/why-your-signup-form-is-less-secure-than-you-think?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Traditional password rules measure the wrong thing. Here's why zxcvbn beats complexity requirements and how to actually protect your users.

Apr 8 · 5 min read · eande171.hashnode.dev  
Updated Apr 14  
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