An Exploration of Graphical Password Authentication for Children
Human-Computer Interaction
2016-11-01 v1
Abstract
In this paper, we explore graphical passwords as a child-friendly alternative for user authentication. We evaluate the usability of three variants of the PassTiles graphical password scheme for children, and explore the similarities and differences in performance and preferences between children and adults while using these schemes. Children were most successful at recalling passwords containing images of distinct objects. Both children and adults prefer graphical passwords to their existing schemes, but password memorization strategies differ considerably between the two groups. Based on our findings, we provide recommendations for designing more child-friendly authentication schemes.
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@article{arxiv.1610.09743,
title = {An Exploration of Graphical Password Authentication for Children},
author = {Hala Assal and Ahsan Imran and Sonia Chiasson},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1610.09743},
year = {2016}
}