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Passwords to be replaced by True / False

Web Authentication a) The article said passwords are on their way in.
T/F
1st April, 2019
b) Login credentials might soon be replaced by
It looks like login Web Authentication. T / F
usernames and c) The World Wide Web Consortium said Web
passwords are on Authentication is dangerous. T / F
their way out. No
longer will we have to d) The article said fingerprints are not part of
worry about the Web Authentication. T / F
security of our login e) The WWW Consortium suggested the use of
credentials. They are passwords is nearing an end. T / F
set to be replaced by
an infinitely more f) The WWW Consortium suggested passwords
secure login system are a waste of resources. T / F
known as Web g) Web Authentication increases the risk of
Authentication. Web having passwords stolen. T / F
Authentication has become an official standard for
logging in at the main Internet standards body, the h) Web Authentication makes use of biometrics.
World Wide Web Consortium (WWWC). It is a T/F
system that will be universally used by web
browsers and platforms for simpler and stronger Synonym Match
authentication processes. It will allow website users
(The words in bold are from the news article.)
to log in securely to their online accounts using a
digital device, biometrics (such as fingerprints and 1. worry a. makes up
facial recognition) or USB security keys. 2. credentials b. attained
The WWWC spoke about the days of passwords 3. standard c. all over
being numbered. A spokesperson said: "It's
4. universally d. limited
common knowledge that passwords have outlived
their efficacy. Not only are stolen, weak or default 5. accounts for e. fret
passwords behind 81 per cent of data breaches, 6. numbered f. burden
they are a drain of time and resources." It added: 7. efficacy g. weak
"Now is the time for web services and businesses to
adopt Web Authentication to move beyond 8. drain h. ID
vulnerable passwords and help web users improve 9. vulnerable i. benefit
the security of their online experiences," Web 10. achieved j. guideline
Authentication means users are at less risk of
having their passwords and credentials stolen. This
is because login authentication is achieved via Discussion – Student A
physical devices or biometrics from our body.
a) How difficult is your password?
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b) How much do you worry about online
security?
Writing
c) Have you ever had problems online?
Passwords for computers and websites are not safe
enough. Discuss. d) What do you think of the idea of passwords?
e) What would you do if your passwords were
Chat stolen?

Talk about these words from the article. f) What do you think of the Web Authentication
system?
logging in / username / password / secure /
g) What do you know about biometrics?
standard / Internet / browser / fingerprint
common knowledge / data / breaches / time / h) How secure do you think fingerprints and
resources / vulnerable / biometrics facial recognition are?

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Phrase Match
1. usernames and passwords are on a. secure login system
2. he security of our login b. devices or biometrics
3. replaced by an infinitely more c. by web browsers
4. universally used d. passwords being numbered
5. such as fingerprints e. their efficacy
6. The WWWC spoke about the days of f. their way out
7. passwords have outlived g. less risk
8. they are a drain of h. credentials
9. users are at i. and facial recognition
10. authentication is achieved via physical j. time and resources

Discussion – Student B Role Play

a) What do you think about what you read? Role A – USB Drive
b) Have you ever been hacked? You think a USB drive is the most useful device.
Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what
c) How many passwords do you have?
is wrong with their devices. Also, tell the others
d) How dangerous is the Internet? which is the least useful of these (and why): a
digital camera, a smart watch or a 3D printer.
e) What happens when someone steals your
identity? Role B – Digital Camera

f) What is your biggest worry about being You think a digital camera is the most useful
device. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell
online?
them what is wrong with their devices. Also, tell
g) What advice do you have for people to stay the others which is the least useful of these (and
safe online? why): a USB drive, a smart watch or a 3D printer.

h) What questions would you like to ask a Role C – Smart Watch

hacker? You think a smart watch is the most useful device.
Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what
Spelling is wrong with their devices. Also, tell the others
which is the least useful of these (and why): a
1. the security of our login dcteneiarls digital camera, a USB drive or a 3D printer.
2. fiinitnley more secure Role D – 3D Printer
3. become an ifocfail standard You think a 3D printer is the most useful device.
Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what
4. stronger authentication roepssces is wrong with their devices. Also, tell the others
which is the least useful of these (and why): a
5. using a digital vedice
digital camera, a smart watch or a USB drive.
6. fingerprints and facial cnogiriteon
7. It's common lowkednge Speaking – Devices
8. stolen, weak or fduaelt passwords Rank these with your partner. Put the best devices at the
top. Change partners often and share your rankings.
9. 81 per cent of data aebcrehs
• USB drive • electronic dictionary
10. move beyond elnrubavle passwords • digital camera • 3D printer

11. authentication is ciavehed • smart watch • scanner

• MP3 player • smart glasses
12. imbrteiocs from our body
Answers – True False
Answers – Synonym Match
a F b T c F d F e T f T g F h T
1. e 2. h 3. j 4. c 5. a
Answers to Phrase Match and Spelling are in the text.
6. d 7. i 8. f 9. g 10. b

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