Add delay + alert after failed password attempts on shared links
Problem description:
When sharing a file or folder with a password, there's currently no rate limiting – anyone can keep guessing the password without any delay.
Proposed solution:
I’d suggest two improvements:
Introduce a delay or cooldown after a few failed password attempts (e.g. 10–30 seconds after 3 wrong tries, or temporary lockout after repeated failures).
Send a notification (email or in-app) to the file owner when there are multiple failed access attempts. This would help users detect suspicious activity early.
These changes would greatly improve the security of password-protected shared content.
Thanks!
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