IT Security department, Leibniz University, Hanover, Germany.
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Security-Conscious Password Behavior from the End-User’s Perspective
Even though technical solutions for security problems are widespread, there are no adequate security measures against precarious user behavior. Even if hashing and encrypting are used correctly in masking the passwords, attackers can bypass these strongpoints by going for the weakest link. Most likely this will happen through sharing a password, using an already leaked password, or creating an feasibly guessable password (Olmstead & Smith, 2017). Furthermore, people seem to feel safe in cyberspace, even if they engage in risky behaviors (Vozmediano, San-Juan, Vergara & Lenneis, 2013).
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The CSIAC Podcast » Security-Conscious Password Behavior from the End-User’s Perspective
Even though technical solutions for security problems are widespread, there are no adequate security measures against precarious user behavior. Even if hashing and encrypting are used correctly in masking the passwords, attackers can bypass these strongpoints by going for the weakest link. Most likely this will happen through sharing a password, using an already leaked password, or creating an feasibly guessable password (Olmstead & Smith, 2017). Furthermore, people seem to feel safe in cyberspace, even if they engage in risky behaviors (Vozmediano, San-Juan, Vergara & Lenneis, 2013).
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