Key pattern analysis software times your typing for improved password protection

The recent pilfering of PlayStation Network passwords and personal info shows that having a strong passcode doesn’t always guarantee your online safety. However, key-pattern analysis (KPA) software from researchers at American University of Beirut may be able to keep our logins secure even if they’re stolen. You create a unique profile by entering your password a few times while the code tracks the speed and timing of your keystrokes. The software then associates that data to your password as another means of authentication. Henceforth, should the magic word be entered in a different typing tempo, access is denied. We saw a similar solution last year, but that system was meant to prevent multiple users from accessing subscription databases with a single account. This KPA software allows multiple profiles per password so that your significant other can still read all your email — assuming you and your mate reside in the trust tree, of course. Key pattern analysis software times your typing for improved password protection originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 00:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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