METHODS, DEVICES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM SUPPORTS FOR PASSWORD GENERATION AND VERIFICATION

摘要

During log-on of a user to an entity protected by a password, the password is verified by iteratively receiving (310) a password character; and verifying that the received character complies with a predefined property (a) that sets at least one requirement for allowable passwords. If this is not the case, then this can indicate a brute force attack and appropriate action may be taken. The property a may be dependent on the user. Also provided are a corresponding device (120) and a computer program product (140).