With massive online security breaches apparently all the rage these days, it's more important than ever to have a strong password that blocks bad guys from accessing your data.

But it looks like the Texas attorney general's child support website may have gone just a wee bit overboard with its requirements for a secure login. Exactly eight characters. At least one letter, number and "special character" — but wait, there are only three special characters allowed. And God forbid you ever need to change your password — that opens up a whole new can of worms.

Check out the screenshot above for the full list of requirements. What are the worst password requirements you've ever had to deal with? Share with us in the comments.

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