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Old 30th Jun 07, 03:37 PM
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Faces replace passwords
*Source: PC Pro (http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/118751/f...sswords.html)*
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A security firm is desperately hoping computer users will never forget a face with a new authentication system that aims to replace passwords.

Passfaces works like a virtual identity parade. Each user is assigned three random faces, which they must commit to memory during a training process. Then, every time they attempt to log in, they're presented with a series of 3x3 grids containing their "passface" and eight decoy images. The user must correctly identify each of their three chosen faces to gain entry to the system.

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