Free-form gestures may replace PINs and grids on phones

Following a number of high-profile security breaches, experts are once again predicting the demise of traditional passwords, but what is the alternative?

Researchers from New Jersey believe they've come up with a solution that adds a new, more secure spin to the grid-based patterns currently used on iPhones and Android devices.

It is the first free-form gesture password system that lets someone access a tablet, phone or computer simply by mimicking their previous motion on screen.

As more people use smart phones or tablets to pay bills, make purchases, store personal information and even control access to their houses, the need for robust password security has become more critical than ever.

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