Research-Based Digital Signature Authentication: An Alternative to Password-Based Authentication with Integration Capabilities
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Introduction
DrawKey is an authentication system that replaces traditional passwords with user-drawn patterns or signatures. It addresses the challenges of memorizing passwords and their vulnerabilities to attacks. By using simple drawings or lines, users create unique inputs that are converted into numerical vectors. These vectors are processed through a proposed algorithm to verify user authenticity. Unlike deep learning methods, the algorithm is transparent and easy to understand, making it suitable for secure applications.
The system was tested with different patterns, showing success rates of 60% for 5-star drawings, 40% for the letter ‘S,’ 60% for the letter ‘A,’ and 100% for perpendicular lines. These results demonstrate the system’s potential for accurate and reliable authentication. DrawKey is a simple and effective solution that improves both security and usability while offering a practical alternative to traditional passwords.
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Keywords: Visual Passwords, Drawing Authentication, Alternative to Password, Passwordless Authentication, Handwritten Signature Verification
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Links: Feel free to access, contribute, or explore the project at the following link. This is the source of this project, made public, at https://github.com/s-m-quadri/draw-key. Alternatively, you can view project at our personal portfolio https://s-m-quadri.gitlab.io/projects/draw-key.