User forgetfulness drives preference for biometrics over passwords

Kent Sharkey

ZDNet[^]:

This survey revealed that 51% of people reset their password at least once a month because they could not remember it, including 15% who did so weekly.

I remember it started with a 'P'...

But what if you forget your face or finger?

raddevus

Kent Sharkey wrote:

This survey revealed that 51% of people reset their password at least once a month because they could not remember it, including 15% who did so weekly.

So, the dumbest people drive industry standards? That checks out. :rolleyes:

trønderen

Kent Sharkey wrote:

But what if you forget your face or finger?

Often, in the mornings (particularly weekend mornings), I see a completely unknown face in the mirror. What happens if the login mechanism insists that that strange fellow is the one allowed to log in, rather than me?

Kaladin

There are way too many passwords to remember...

Nelek

Kaladin wrote:

There are way too many passwords to remember...

that's why many people only use one :rolleyes: :sigh: :sigh:

M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

Jeremy Falcon

Kent Sharkey wrote:

But what if you forget your face or finger?

I wish the iPhone would go back to the finger. It's such a PITA to have to make direct eye contact every time you want to unlock your phone. Sure, better than typing in a password, but not exactly a step forward.

Jeremy Falcon