Plymouth University Makes Case for Pictures Instead of Passwords

Rethinking password security

A new study by Plymouth University suggests that using a combination of pictures and one-time numerical codes could be more secure and easier to use than today’s commonly used multi-factor methods that rely on passwords.

The new multi-level authentication system is called GOTPass. One of the advantages is that it doesn’t require potentially costly hardware systems or accessories like USB authenticators. Instead, users would choose a unique username and dray any shape on a …read more

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