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Inverted Podcast #23: Recovery- The Most Dangerous Feature You're Ignoring
The Inverted Podcast · 2026-06-17 · 40 min
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In this episode of the Inverted Podcast, we dive into one of the most overlooked — and risky — aspects of modern digital systems: account recovery . Joined by security expert Dean H. Saxe , the conversation explores why recovery isn’t just a backup feature, but often the weakest link in your entire authentication system . From real-world examples of compromised accounts to the surprising ways attackers exploit recovery flows, the team breaks down how even the most secure login systems can fail.