Using Images as Passwords 268
TekkenLaw writes "According to this news on Reuters, MS is looking at images rather than plain old text for enhancing security. The key - images, which tend to make more of an impression on people than strings of text characters. This is especially interesting in context of the crappy passwords story that ran on Slashdot that ran few days back."
So when you call support to get your lost password, will they ask you what
your mothers maiden hair color was?
If I can't remember... (Score:2, Funny)
I don't get it - call me flummoxed.
Interesting password scheme (Score:2, Funny)
Something like this: (Score:5, Funny)
In order to log in, please choose the One who you will truly worship, for He is the Supreme leader.
[ LINUS TORVALDS ] [ BILL GATES ] [ ROB MALDA ] [ LARRY WALL ]
Note: According to the EULA you agreed to unknowingly, choosing the wrong password could result in death and/or excommunication.
The future (Score:3, Funny)
The Hard Way (Score:5, Funny)
Next up will be the "Tapping System" where folks will rap out "Haircut & A Shave" on their desk to log in.
What other quirks of human nature will next be put to use trying to identify folks? The "Mictation Flex Rate"? The "Eyebrow Lift/Tongue Roll"? How about the "Tell the Same Stupid Joke" one; I've had co-workers who've been able to do those hundreds of times over & over without a single variation.
Or just teach folks how to use good paswords, put in some really good acceptance tests, and make it clear that if security is compromised by their poor password choice they'll be held responsable, same as leaving the door to the safe open.
Nahhh, there's gotta be a technolgy fix...
Re:thumb (Score:5, Funny)
I would choose a picture of (Score:5, Funny)
Re:What if the image is stolen? (Score:4, Funny)
This must be president Bush's idea.
I'll use (Score:4, Funny)
I'll use that guy from goat.cx... That'll keep people out of my computer
Re:Something like this: (Score:1, Funny)
Shhhhh! The password is (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Eyes, nose, mouth (Score:5, Funny)
Changing password for user
Old password: click click click
New password: click click click
Bad password, too simple. Try again.
Password must be at least 5 pictures long, and include one body part, one mammal and one reptile.
New password:
Re:Worse idea. (Score:3, Funny)
I have a tradition. I play russian roulette every year on my birthday. 15 years and I've never lost. I'd say that's a pretty damn good track record for a game. I don't see a damn good reason to change it. Until I lose, I probably won't.
hehe, this post was fun to write up
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Additional revenue for porn sites (Score:4, Funny)
skuzzywhores.com now has downloadable pass-pictures of your favorite screen sluts, from Anal Ashley to Luscious Lydia! Why not have some fun with your security? Download 'em now!
How do they come up with these ideas? (Score:2, Funny)
Pointy haired boss: Why don't we make them play pin the tail on the donkey before they can use the system?
Engineer: I suppose I could work it into the login sequence.