Used to work at a pretty secure place. Each button had a small screen on it, and the numbers were randomized. So apparently this is an actual concern.

[–] WhatsUpDoc@lemm.ee 36 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Scramble pads. We have them where I work. Damn password can change a few times a week without warning. Gone for lunch? Well good luck getting back in until reception comes back to tell you the new code.

[–] joeldebruijn@lemmy.ml 11 points 10 months ago

Had this once at a retail store while paying. Entering PIN without muscle memory. .... Weird and almost made 3 errors which would have blocked my card.

[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 6 points 10 months ago

Neat, animated gif here

https://a-1lock.com/Home/Hirsch-Electronics-Scramble-Pad

[–] BottleOfAlkahest@lemmy.world 22 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Those also prevent observers from being able to learn the code by watching someone type it in from a distance.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

That's smart, but probably frustrating as an authorized user.

[–] kzhe@lemmy.zip 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

iirc this is a GrapheneOS feature too

[–] Decq@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

I've seen this on payment terminals too. It's real annoying when you're used to do the same motion all the time. But safer obviously.

[–] Ibex0@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

I wonder if this is a problem for dyslexia?