Graffiti as Password - Secure and Memorable 76
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Al writes "A group from Newcastle University has released work that significantly improves the Draw-A-Secret method of creating passwords. The basic concept behind Draw-a-Secret is that humans excel at image recognition and memory, so 'passwords' should be designed to leverage that ability. The people behind the new work have
refined the technique by parsing the shapes with a flexible grid and using existing images as a background to reinforce memory of the password. Imagine having your password be a graffiti-laden alteration of your favorite politicians campaign photo..."
Re:Myspace crackers would love this (Score:2, Funny)
Enforcement Policy (Score:5, Funny)
Your graffiti sketch also must be greater than a house and a tree in complexity and has to include accurate birds and sunshine bars.
Re:Myspace crackers would love this (Score:5, Funny)
Dupe as password! (Score:4, Funny)
Re:pain in the.. (Score:2, Funny)
'Type in your password'? Why would a sheep farmer need to do that?
(Oh, god, I hope the moderators get this one.)
Re:Enforcement Policy (Score:3, Funny)
Mustache is not sufficient alteration. Please redraw your password.
Works for me. (Score:2, Funny)
Really easy to remember!
RS
Re:More secure, less useful. (Score:4, Funny)
Re:not as memorable as my first fisting (Score:1, Funny)
Oblig. Penny Arcade (Score:4, Funny)
Done and Done (Score:4, Funny)