Passwords are DEAD! (Long Live Passwords?)

Following a brief history and definition of passwords, this paper will show three properties of passwords that render passwords risky or unsuitable for use. Suggestions for mitigating risk from these properties is covered briefly. Current attacks on passwords, illustrated by a simple experiment, and future trends in computing that will obsolete password use are highlighted. A short description of a risk analysis as applied to authentication is sketched out and pointers are given to alternative forms of authentication.

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