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FREQUENT REAUTH DOESN'T MAKE YOU MORE SECURE

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Frequent re-authentication doesn't make security better and can actually weaken it by causing user fatigue and encouraging bad security habits. Instead of relying on constant logins, security should focus on continuous, real-time risk assessment and policy enforcement.