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Kuzma, Joanne (2011) Account Creation Security of Social Network Sites. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 1 (3). pp. 8-13. ISSN Print: 2221-0997 online: 2221-1004
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Abstract
The growth of Online Social Networking (OSN) sites has created opportunities for consumers to communicate with others as well as partake in many new services. To use OSN features, consumers must create accounts using security technology and processes established by individual OSNs. These protective measures are not consistent among various networks and there is wide variation on how OSNs use various security methods: password strength, verification, password reset requirements and verification. This study analyzed 30 global networking sites to determine the level of account creation and authentication protection. The results showed significant gaps among security methods, which could lead to vulnerabilities and unauthorized access to personal data, and should raise serious concerns to OSN users and firms. The paper suggests some technical and procedural options for mitigating risks.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: | Online social networks, login security, passwords |
| Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) |
| Divisions: | College of Business, Psychology and Sport > Worcester Business School |
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| Depositing User: | Joanne Kuzma |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Jun 2011 12:20 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Jun 2021 09:24 |
| URI: | https://worc-9.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/1374 |
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