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rrrrr · 2554 days ago · link · · parent · post: Malware Hunts And Kills Poorly Secured Internet Of Things Devices Before They Can Be Integrated Into Botnets
There has to be another option other than either having a hardcoded master password or being unable to help customers back in once they mess up. If you've messed up the device a physical hard reset button would do the trick. But it would be a pain for anyone who just forgot a password and doesn't want to lose settings. So how about a physical "reset my password" button? Press it and the next time you connect over the LAN it forces you to choose a new password, but doesn't erase your settings. Wouldn't that work and eliminate the need for a hardcoded master password? Disclaimer: I may fall into your "nerd" category. But I still like devices that just work without 8 hours of setup.