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Password strength meters inspire better choices but only for sensitive accounts


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Password strength meters that offer web surfers a visual gauge of how weak or strong a chosen lock may be are increasingly present on websites – but how effective are they at getting folks to choose stronger options? When it comes to locking down sensitive data, meters had an impact, suggesting that they act as important reminders for users about what’s at stake.

Password strength meters inspire better choices – but only for sensitive accounts
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/password-strength-meters-inspire-better-choices/
Password strength meters that offer web surfers a visual gauge of how weak or strong a chosen lock may be are increasingly present on websites – but how effective are they at getting folks to choose stronger options? When it comes to locking down sensitive data, meters had an impact, suggesting that they act as important reminders for users about what’s at stake.
Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/password-strength-meters-inspire-better-choices/

Source: InfosecMagazine
Source Link: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/password-strength-meters-inspire-better-choices/


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