Article: -COMPAQ: Compaq cures password headaches with introduction of fingerprint identification technology

M2 PRESSWIRE-8 July 1998-COMPAQ: Compaq cures password headaches with introduction of fingerprint identification technology (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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-- Improves network security and cuts help desk calls

Two out of five PC users choose their passwords based on the names of family or friends, which makes them easy targets for hackers and a third do not bother with a password at all according to recent research. Addressing these findings Compaq today unveiled Compaq Fingerprint Identification Technology * the first sub-GBP 100 biometrics security technology offering from a major IT vendor. By replacing passwords with fingerprint ...

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