28th
November
2000
“Researchers say visual memory is far more powerful than the ability to recall precise sequences of symbols. We’re drowning in passwords, and our brains are rebelling. Most of us have one of two strategies for remembering all these new strings of letters and numbers: use the exact same password across the board, or keep written reminders of the various secret phrases. Either way, the entire purpose of passwords — security — is undermined.”
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28th
November
2000
“Researchers say visual memory is far more powerful than the ability to recall precise sequences of symbols. We’re drowning in passwords, and our brains are rebelling. Most of us have one of two strategies for remembering all these new strings of letters and numbers: use the exact same password across the board, or keep written reminders of the various secret phrases. Either way, the entire purpose of passwords — security — is undermined.”
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