A Closer Look: Secure your phone without passcodes
Monday, August 4, 2014 - 13:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Passcodes are outdated. They're a pain to use, and they aren't secure when they are based on easy-to-guess digits, such as a birth date or street address. Many people don't bother using them on phones, even though that means any thief can get instant access to email, banking apps and more. Fortunately, phone makers have started to come up with alternatives to passcodes.