So the last update to the FNB banking app removed the capability of pasting the login password. After a few attempts and wondering what the heck I was doing wrong, I read the app reviews on Play and found the reason, seeing many comments by other users who made the same frustrating discovery. FNB's reason for removing this is 'security concerns'. Well not only have they reduced the usability level of the app, they are basically encouraging people to switch to easy-to-type passwords (read: LESS SECURE). Who are they trying to protect here?
I can't see myself using this app anymore, which is unfortunate as it is convenient, but it is NOT convenient manually typing in an impossible-to-remember 18-character mixed-case alphanumeric password which conforms to current security recommendations for passwords - instead of just pasting it from my password vault! Back to laptop banking for me.
Comments/opinions anyone?
I can't see myself using this app anymore, which is unfortunate as it is convenient, but it is NOT convenient manually typing in an impossible-to-remember 18-character mixed-case alphanumeric password which conforms to current security recommendations for passwords - instead of just pasting it from my password vault! Back to laptop banking for me.
Comments/opinions anyone?