Why people (don't) use password managers effectively
Security experts often recommend using password-management tools that both store
passwords and generate random passwords. However, research indicates that only a small …
passwords and generate random passwords. However, research indicates that only a small …
Why users (don't) use password managers at a large educational institution
We quantitatively investigated the current state of Password Manager (PM) usage and
general password habits at a large, private university in the United States. Building on prior …
general password habits at a large, private university in the United States. Building on prior …
That was then, this is now: A security evaluation of password generation, storage, and autofill in browser-based password managers
Password managers have the potential to help users more effectively manage their
passwords and address many of the concerns surrounding password-based authentication …
passwords and address many of the concerns surrounding password-based authentication …
User behaviors and attitudes under password expiration policies
Policies that require employees to update their passwords regularly have become common
at universities and government organizations. However, prior work has suggested that …
at universities and government organizations. However, prior work has suggested that …
Why do people adopt, or reject, smartphone password managers?
People use weak passwords for a variety of reasons, the most prescient of these being
memory load and inconvenience. The motivation to choose weak passwords is even more …
memory load and inconvenience. The motivation to choose weak passwords is even more …
Do password managers nudge secure (random) passwords?
S Zibaei, DR Malapaya, B Mercier… - … Symposium on Usable …, 2022 - usenix.org
Passwords are the most popular authentication method due to their simplicity and
widespread adoption. However, the prevalence of password reuse undermines its security …
widespread adoption. However, the prevalence of password reuse undermines its security …
Why older adults (Don't) use password managers
Password managers (PMs) are considered highly effective tools for increasing security, and
a recent study by Pearman et al.(SOUPS'19) highlighted the motivations and barriers to …
a recent study by Pearman et al.(SOUPS'19) highlighted the motivations and barriers to …
Understanding password choices: How frequently entered passwords are re-used across websites
From email to online banking, passwords are an essential component of modern internet
use. Yet, users do not always have good password security practices, leaving their accounts …
use. Yet, users do not always have good password security practices, leaving their accounts …
Let's go in for a closer look: Observing passwords in their natural habitat
Text passwords---a frequent vector for account compromise, yet still ubiquitous---have been
studied for decades by researchers attempting to determine how to coerce users to create …
studied for decades by researchers attempting to determine how to coerce users to create …
Usability and security of text passwords on mobile devices
W Melicher, D Kurilova, SM Segreti, P Kalvani… - Proceedings of the …, 2016 - dl.acm.org
Recent research has improved our understanding of how to create strong, memorable text
passwords. However, this research has generally been in the context of desktops and …
passwords. However, this research has generally been in the context of desktops and …