2026-10-26 19:02 UTC
May I introduce you to the german “Elster” tax portal?
Most fucking insane security mechanisms ever. They support fido2 but with their app, not via a browser.
They have a probably encrypted keyfile but that expires in 3 years and you need to
login
switch to desktop mode as otherwise they hide it
send a code per email
the site generated another code you also need
you get another email with another link, which also doesnt include any code
you need to logout to login again?
you need to enter the 2 different codes for whatever reason. One is generated on the site before you need to log out
then wait forever to create the keyfile
you also need a password
So afaik you need a username, email, password, keyfile and password for the keyfile.
why a keyfile again?
why a username if it is never used?
why so many emails with all the secret credentials instead of secure e2ee login on the website?
Most insane shit I have ever seen, this should be illegal
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@akunohana@piefed.blahaj.zone 2026-10-26 19:34
What the F. 😂 Do they also surgically hide a note with some credentials in your inguinal canals too? 🤣