Bank Account Pins

[Mayfriday0529]

Anyone else think that the standard 4 pin combination used by banks for ATM/Debit cards is weak!

With all the Identity theft, i think it should be increased.

Thank you for reading...

 

[eplebnista]

 

[RaDragon]

Some people can barely remember their phone numbers.

But yah, 4-digit PIN aren't really that secure anymore, IMHO. I think they should make it 128-bit strong encryption with the passwords that are surgically placed under our pointer fingers. That way, we just touch a "Begin" button and it'll recognize who we are.

 

[swtethan]

Originally posted by: RaDragon
Some people can barely remember their phone numbers.

But yah, 4-digit PIN aren't really that secure anymore, IMHO. I think they should make it 128-bit strong encryption with the passwords that are surgically placed under our pointer fingers. That way, we just touch a "Begin" button and it'll recognize who we are.

then thieves will be chopping off our fingers

 

[illusion88]

my pin only has 2 different numbers in it

 

[BullsOnParade]

lol yeah, my first thought. Build a better mouse trap and you'll find a better mouse.

 

[EpsiIon]

My vulnerability analysis professor thought 4-digit pins were a relic until he asked how many of us were "still" using them and 90% of the class raised their hands. Yes, they are too weak. No, it won't change as long as people are lazy and/or feel secure.

 

[glugglug]

# of digits isn't that big an issue -- entering a code at the ATM will always be weak.

It isn't that hard to tell what # most people are punching in from 5-10 yards back.

 

[Syringer]

I'd be much more worried of someone stealing your cc where no pin is needed..

 

[blahter]

some other countries have longer pins

 

[Baked]

Only 4 numbers? Your bank sucks. My ATM pin # is 1111111.