Recognition-Based Retrieval Significantly Enhances Alphanumeric Password Memorability
Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Published online on July 22, 2026
Abstract
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ObjectiveThis study aimed to isolate the source of memorability benefits in recognition-based graphical authentication. The effects of retrieval (recall vs. recognition) and font representation (plain vs. distinctive) on usability measures were examined....
ObjectiveThis study aimed to isolate the source of memorability benefits in recognition-based graphical authentication. The effects of retrieval (recall vs. recognition) and font representation (plain vs. distinctive) on usability measures were examined....