Why is getpass() considered an obsolete function?
<p>I've been searching for a <code>getpass()</code> alternative and it's in fact the simplest way to hide a password input I've founded. It's kind of a loss for C++ here, being such easy function with a lot of use. </p>

<p>What i would like to know is why is it considered obsolete, does it have any security issues ? </p>

<p>And can/should i still use it professionally, disregarding the warnings and taking them as "exaggerated" ?</p>