Raspberry Pi OS has updated its default security behavior so that new installations now require a password when using sudo. Previously, any user could run administrator commands without authentication, which posed an obvious security risk. The change only affects new installs; existing setups remain unchanged. Users can still revert to passwordless sudo via the Control Centre or raspi-config. The five-minute grace period after a correct password entry keeps repeated sudo commands frictionless. Community reaction is mixed, with some finding it inconvenient and others welcoming the improved default security posture.
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