Re: [Fwd: Re: new opensource security system product launched]

["David Wall @ Yozons, Inc." <dwall () yozons com>]

> I think I understood your algorithm. What I pointed out was that it is
> probably no better than just password protection in real world. What is
> the real value addition of this method of yours in a real world
> application?

And in addition, what's the real novelty here?  Asking people questions
based on stored information about them is not new.  This includes the use of
biometrics, passwords, credit history, so-called "in wallet" questions (like
SSN, driver's license, address), multiple choice questions, user-defined
Q&A, etc.  If you simply ask questions about data stored about the user,
there's nothing novel, and as others have pointed out, you even leak some
information to those who attempt to hack it, and you may also provide access
to an account because someone knows the person, but doesn't know the
password (such as a spouse, sibling, friend, co-worker, person in your HR
department, managers, etc.).

David