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Algorithm To Ensure And Enforce Brute-Force Attack-Resilient Password In Routers
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AUTHOR(S)
Mohammed Farik, ABM Shawkat Ali
KEYWORDS
Index Terms: Algorithm, brute-force, entropy, passwords, 802.11ac router
ABSTRACT
Abstract: Issues of weak login passwords arising from default passwords in wired and wireless routers has been a concern for more than a decade. In this research we develop and test an algorithm to ensure and enforce passwords in routers that are resistant to brute-force attack. A comparative analysis is performed to show the improved strengths of passwords derived via this algorithm. Implementation of this algorithm in routers will ensure setup of brute-force attack resistant passwords.
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