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Re: random character checking at logon

Subject: Re: random character checking at logon
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 18:58:01 -0400
We have a policy for internet based login that passwords shouldn't be
entered in full. Random characters from the password are prompted for-
e.g. 2nd, 3rd, last.   

^^^^^ I think your problem lies in this. ^^^^^

How many random digits are required each time?  Especially on the web,
it sounds like this is just asking for an online brute-force attack,
unless it is implemented *very* carefully.  Even then, it still sounds
like a bad idea.

tim

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