Passkeys Are Here
Passkeys Are Here Nobody likes passwords. They are a pain for users and a pain for companies with websites. Many people take the easy route by using almost trivial passwords. A study found the most popular passwords are 123456, 123456789, qwerty, password, 1234567, 12345678, 12345, iloveyou, 111111, 123123, abc123, and qwerty123. Many users have a […]
What is a Passkey? by John R. Patrick
What is a Passkey? by John R. Patrick Words: 1,154 Reading time: 4.3 minutes Every March for the past 12 years, I have given a lecture called Tech Talk at Hammock Dunes Club in Palm Coast, Florida where I live in the winter. The purpose of the annual lecture is to share with my friends […]
Where are the Documents?
Where are the Documents? Written: January 2023 Government confidential documents often contain sensitive information related to national security, military operations, diplomatic relations, and other important matters which could potentially harm the interests of our country or our citizens if made public. Therefore, there should be a focus on protecting these documents from unauthorized access or […]
Are NFTs for Real?
Are NFTs for Real? Written: June 2022 The world of NFTs is emerging, and I think it is a big deal. CNBC reported on June 15 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he thinks cryptocurrencies and NFTs are “100% based on greater fool theory.” Bill is one of the richest and smartest persons in the world […]
Will We Ever Get Rid of Passwords?
It seems every week I receive spam emails appearing to come from friends of mine. It is immediately clear they were hacked. How did they get hacked? By having a weak password like the example in the picture above. The top 25 passwords revealed through a study show similar examples like abcd1234, the person’s birthday, […]
