Is it fine if a website says "email already in use" before you hit submit? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Jankatarch@lemmy.world to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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I remember hearing before that it's a sign they are storing your info unencrypted but I never checked.

Is this true? I was logging into a .gov website and noticed it does that.

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[-] subignition@fedia.io 1 points 3 weeks ago

Usernames can be written down or saved in a file for reference if needed. Only passwords really need to be memorized. (Password managers notwithstanding)

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