... and fingerprint authentication has problems too

[Stephen Partington]

Point being. Passphrase should be combined with biometric.

On Aug 2, 2016 12:55 AM, "Tom Roche" <Tom_Roche at pobox.com> wrote:

>
> Hans Kugler[1]
> > Cop shows demonstrate all the time that fingerprints and DNA are pretty
> easy to come by
>
> I hadn't thought about authentication with DNA, but ... it's definitely
> biometric !-)
>
> > In both cases, rotating them on a regular basis is a dangerous and
> expensive process.
>
> True that! One more factor to consider when choosing an authentication
> method:
>
> * changing one's passwords: annoying but cheap (unless one's time is very
> expensive)
> * changing one's fingerprints: probably doable, but only with the
> assistance of trained (expensive) professionals, and side effects could get
> nasty
> * changing one's iris scan: not sure that's feasible, and potential side
> effects seem even nastier
> * changing one's DNA: good luck with that :-)
>
> FWIW, Tom Roche <Tom_Roche at pobox.com>
>
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