The tech giant is now testing out a type of login technique that would move away from the current standard. The battle Google has been facing to overcome the struggles with weak passwords didn’t start as a mobile security issue, as it has been challenged with this problem in laptops and desktops as well. However, the company is now hoping to let people use their smartphones skip the need for passwords. In this effort, Google is now attempting to skip the password part of mobile security when logging in, in…
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Mobile security tactic of using fake answers makes accounts less secure
Avoiding the use of accurate responses to verification questions may actually make them easier to guess. A recent research examination conducted by Google has revealed that a common tactic used for mobile security by individuals who don’t want to provide real answers to verification questions could potentially be making it easier for cybercriminals to guess their way into accounts. Some of the easiest fake answers that are out there include “I don’t know” and “I don’t have one”. The research examined the difficulty level in guessing the mobile security answers…
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