Abstract:A variety of authentication mechanisms are used for online applications to protect user’s data. Prior literature identifies that
adults and children often utilize weak authentication practices and our own initial research corroborates that children often
create weak usernames and passwords. One reason children adopt weak authentication practices is due to difficulties in remembering
their usernames and passwords. Existing literature suggests that people are better at rememberin… Show more
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