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N_tro_P wrote:
You clearly did not read how they are translating the data into an authentication token.
The word 'token' is not mentioned, and even if it is, means that the user is already authenticated. Gimme some data that is unique and can be reproduced, and we'll do the same.

N_tro_P wrote:
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Even with my debit-card, and the token-generator, you'd still be unable to log in. You a bit stuck in the previous century or what? Roll eyes | :rolleyes:

N_tro_P wrote:
You earlier claimed a password is not authentication and then went on to imply it is and we use it successfully
I did not claim, I showed how it is not.

N_tro_P wrote:
You seem to think authentication is not necessary and is not what passwords are for
No, just making a clear distinction between authorization, authentication and encryption.

N_tro_P wrote:
The password is a token that validates an identities authentication and without it all users would essentially be anonymous as anyone could claim they are anyone.
Validating an identity is usually somewhat complexer than that.

N_tro_P wrote:

BTW, if you actually read how the heart is used as a password you would have realized it is NOT just the heart beat (interval etc.).
I scanned the article, and am not interested in pseudo-intellectual drivel. Regardless which variables are extracted from the hearts beating; it is very easy to point out that they may note be as unique as claimed, and if they are, will be used as either salt or pass - both already have simpeler and proven methods.

Let's digest the article, shall we? Here's the bulk of it;
Basically, scientists are proposing to replace random data (entropy) or static encryption keys with ECGs and use these unique parameters to secure a person's data.
Which means, yes, simply taking the noise the heart makes.

You could do the same with farts Thumbs Up | :thumbsup:


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