TLDR:

Here is generated summary of the article:

  • The author argues that passwords are not a secure way to authenticate users, and that websites should instead issue randomly generated passwords to users.
  • The author points out that websites already do this for API keys, which are used to secure high-stakes applications.
  • The author argues that this model of password issuance would be more secure than the current system, and would also simplify the login process for users.
  • The author also discusses the limitations of TOTP-based two-factor authentication, and argues that it is not as secure as it is often made out to be.

Here are some of the key points from the article:

  • Passwords are often weak and easy to guess.
  • Users are often not good at choosing secure passwords.
  • Websites often do not implement password best practices.
  • TOTP-based two-factor authentication is not as secure as it is often made out to be.
  • A more secure system would be to issue randomly generated passwords to users.
  • AndromedusGalacticus@lemm.eeOPMEnglish
    41·
    1 year ago

    I’m aware of the balancing act. I just thought it was an interesting opinion piece that I myself don’t quite share. My words [will always be bracketed] to tell the difference. Thanks for offering a counter argument to this article!

    • ShunkW@lemmy.worldEnglish
      23·
      1 year ago

      I mean I was just offering my response. But I’ll be sure to remember this one random guy will put his words in [brackets]

      • AndromedusGalacticus@lemm.eeOPMEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        I was responding based on the community you’re in. I’m now assuming you are seeing this from either local feed, or subscribed. If that’s the case, then I understand the confusion.

        I wasn’t intending to give off hostility in my words. If that’s what you interpreted, my bad for phrasing it poorly.