Comments on: Amazon Introduces “PayPhrase.”

By: Irish Jim

Irish Jim — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:59:49 +0000

So now I have to remember a long phrase instead of a short password? And I have to remember a pin? No thanks.

By: pedro

pedro — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:34:35 +0000

#5 You seems to forget that as new, dumber generations come, old stupid ideas have to be tried again. Most of the time, they become a hit with the new “brilliant” generation.

By: Killer Duck

Killer Duck — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:39:23 +0000

This is going to bring phishing schemes to a whole new level. I’m sure soon enough people will find common phrases and begin systematically attacking. For example, bible verses and famous movie quotes will get hammered. They are using 4 digit pins too…that’s weak.

By: Hmeyers

Hmeyers — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:34:25 +0000

They’ve tried this before; it was called Microsoft Passport.

And it’s a bad idea and a waste of time.

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:21:25 +0000

Does this mean that Amazon will no longer keep users’ sensitive personal data on their servers where it is vulnerable to hackers? That’s a good idea.

By: eaglescout1998

eaglescout1998 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:10:52 +0000

I don’t see how this is even necessary. Amazon already has a “one-click” checkout option.

By: pedro

pedro — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:04:24 +0000

Total nonesense, as you have to store your private data in the cloud either to be lost or stolen… or both.

By: Dallas

Dallas — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:03:39 +0000

Makes total sense.

People remember phrases better than lengthy passwords. I use a “pass phrase” today to encrypt my work laptop disk drive. A great idea.