Graffiti as Password - Secure and Memorable 76
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..."
Myspace crackers would love this (Score:5, Interesting)
People are forgetting something (Score:3, Interesting)
Secondly, if people can't see they can't easily use a system where you draw.
Other problems are what language or plugin do you use? flash, java?
You also have to store this information in a database in some form. These methods prevent brute force attacks but won't stop people using SQL injection and other exploits.
Not as secure, IMO (Score:5, Interesting)
Memorable? (Score:3, Interesting)