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RailOne vs Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation: New App’s Security Feature Under Scanner
RailOne App Password Issue: Do you also use the RailOne app for train tickets? If so, be careful, because if you don't check your password in time, you could run into trouble during booking. A similar experience recently occurred, where the ticket booking process was disrupted due to a lack of prior notification of password expiration. Learn the full story in detail...
The RailOne app, designed for booking train tickets, was introduced as an alternative to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). This app allows both reserved and unreserved tickets to be booked. Despite the numerous features provided by the app, one major drawback was noted: the lack of prior notification regarding the expiration of the password.
Normally, banking and financial apps begin sending reminders 7-10 days before the password expires. However, the feature is not included in the RailOne app, and the user finds out that the password is no longer valid when they try to log in, which can be a major security threat, especially when the user wants to perform a time-sensitive operation such as booking a ticket.
The RailOne application utilizes a 6-digit mPIN for daily logins. It is seen that users forget their primary alphanumeric password after using the mPIN for some time. When the app suddenly asks for the primary password, the only option left is to use the forgotten password, which in itself has become a cumbersome process.
