Graffiti as Password - Secure and Memorable

Al writes "A group from Newcastle University has released work that significantly improves the Draw-A-Secret method of creating passwords. The basic concept behind Draw-a-Secret is that humans excel at image recognition and memory, so 'passwords' should be designed to leverage that ability. The people behind the new work have refined the technique by parsing the shapes with a flexible grid and using existing images as a background to reinforce memory of the password. Imagine having your password be a graffiti-laden alteration of your favorite politicians campaign photo..."

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Enforcement Policy

[LiquidCoooled]

You must change your graffiti drawing every 7 days and ensure you do not use the same sequence of circles squiggles strokes or triangles.
Your graffiti sketch also must be greater than a house and a tree in complexity and has to include accurate birds and sunshine bars.

Re:Myspace crackers would love this

[tweak13]

odds are the password of a 14 year old boy would be a spacegun Is that what the 14 year old kids are calling it these days?