Password Security With Multiple Dummy Mouse Cursors
'Passwords' have continued to be the way we secure our computer systems, mobiles and tablets. There are several mechanisms that prevent password theft but those systems work mostly by capturing your keyboard inputs (keyloggers), taking snapshots etc. What if your friend or colleague is standing behind your back and tries to guess your password by looking at your mouse or gesture?
A new system solves this problem by employing multiple dummy moving cursors on the screen so that it's impossible for the onlooker to figure out which is the right cursor. Your first impression might be that the user himself will get confused which cursor is the right one, but the creators say that it doesn't happen. User exactly knows which cursor he is moving and where he's clicking. Check following video that shows how the system works.
I believe an immediate application could be in the mobile unlock screens. When you draw patterns to unlock your screen, it's very easy for a person standing next to you to guess what gesture you used to unlock your device. I'm thinking by displaying random gesture lines while the user draws the correct one, this problem can be tackled to some extent. However this is not a 100% workable method.
Can you think of any mechanisms by which you can prevent the onlookers from guessing your password?
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