The Problem With Passwords
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on December 9, 2004 at 5:25:50 PM
In recent years, passwords are being a large security risk. Since most consumers pick passwords like their first or last names, or some other easy to remember password, they can be easily cracked. This is becoming a huge problem. The solution? Biometrics and smart cards.
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The solution, security experts say, is to use two checks to protect systems--what's known as two-factor authentication. This combines a security device that people need to keep with them--such as a smart card--with a password or secret personal identification number, or PIN to protect against unauthorized access.