This is a serious security concern!!!!! Who came up with this idea. Never ever should a stored password be shown in text to a user even if they have the password for their device.

Consider a situation where I share my WiFi with a friend who comes to my home and asks to use the WiFi. I comply and type in my WiFi password (even if it is a guest WiFi) but don't show it to my friend. This used to be secure, but now instantly they can see my WiFi password. I no longer have control who can get access to my WiFi.


This is absolutely horrible!!!!!


Take away this feature ASAP!!!!!

Posted on Dec 13, 2022 7:40 AM

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Dec 13, 2022 7:59 AM in response to PierreDolinski

Then change the Wi-Fi password.

See -> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support

 

The Wi-Fi network name, or SSID (service set identifier), is the name your network.

And every Wi-Fi network name has a Password.

So sign in in the router and check.

 

Many routers have a 'guest' password, check if your router has that too.

You can change that guest password as often as you like.

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This is a serious security concern!!!!! Who came up with this idea. Never ever should a stored password be shown in text to a user even if they have the password for their device.

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