Experts Clarify Comma in Passwords Does Not Secure Against Data Leaks
A viral post on X suggested adding a comma to passwords could disrupt CSV files if leaked, potentially protecting user data. This claim, shared by user William Alves and discussed by X's AI chatbot Grok, hinges on improperly formatted CSV files where commas might misalign data columns. However, cybersecurity experts note that properly formatted CSV files enclose fields with commas in quotes, preventing such issues. Thus, relying on commas in passwords for security is not recommended.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 13 Nov, 06:20 am. Other outlets followed.