新奇事件簿 登录名和密码将被取代

It looks like login usernames and passwords are on their way out. No longer will we have to worry about the security of our login credentials¹. They are set to be replaced by an infinitely² more secure login system known as Web Authentication³. Web Authentication has become an official standard for logging in at the main Internet standards body, the World Wide Web Consortium (WWWC). It is a system that will be universally used by web browsers⁴ and platforms for simpler and stronger authentication processes. It will allow website users to log in securely to their online accounts using a digital device, biometrics (such as fingerprints⁵ and facial recognition) or USB security keys.

似乎登录用户名和密码要被淘汰了。我们再也不用担心登录信息的安全了。它们将要被一种更加安全的登录系统—Web Authentication所取代。Web Authentication已经成为登录主要互联网标准机构—万维网联盟（WWWC）的官方标准。这个系统将被浏览器和各平台广泛应用，因为它的认证程序更加简单强大。该系统能够让网络用户使用一种数字设备，如指纹、面部识别或USB安全钥匙等生物特征识别安全登录他们的网上账号。

The WWWC spoke⁶ about the days of passwords being numbered. A spokesperson said: "It's common knowledge that passwords have outlived their efficacy. Not only are stolen, weak or default passwords behind 81 per cent of data breaches⁷, they are a drain of time and resources." It added: "Now is the time for web services and businesses to adopt Web Authentication to move beyond vulnerable passwords and help web users improve the security of their online experiences," Web Authentication means users are at less risk of having their passwords and credentials stolen. This is because login authentication is achieved via physical devices or biometrics from our body.

WWWC称使用密码的日子将屈指可数。一名发言人表示：“密码已经过时了，这是常识。它们不仅会被盗取、不安全、81%的数据盗窃都是因为默认密码，而且还浪费时间和资源。”其还表示：“现在是时候让网络服务和交易采用网络认证，放弃易受攻击的密码并帮助网络用户提高他们在线体验的安全性，”Web Authentication意味着用户们的密码和信息被盗窃的风险更小。这是因为它是通过物理设备或身体生物特征来实现登录认证的。

1 credentials   

n.证明，资格，证明书，证件

参考例句：

• He has long credentials of diplomatic service.他的外交工作资历很深。
• Both candidates for the job have excellent credentials.此项工作的两个求职者都非常符合资格。

2 infinitely   

adv.无限地，无穷地

参考例句：

• There is an infinitely bright future ahead of us.我们有无限光明的前途。
• The universe is infinitely large.宇宙是无限大的。

3 authentication   

鉴定，认证

参考例句：

• Computer security technology includes mainly:Authentication,Encryption,Access Control,Auditing and so on.计算机网络安全技术主要有: 认证授权、数据加密、访问控制、安全审计等。

4 browsers   

浏览器

参考例句：

• Three-layer architecture is a model made up of browser, web server and background database server. 这种体系结构是由Browser、Web Server、Database Server组成的浏览器／Web服务器／后台数据库服务器三层模型。 来自互联网
• Another excellent approach is to abandon the browser entirely and, instead, create a non-browser-based, Internet-enabled application. 另一个非常好的方法是干脆放弃浏览器，取而代之，创建一个不基于浏览器，但却是基于互联网的应用。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

5 fingerprints   

n.指纹( fingerprint的名词复数 )v.指纹( fingerprint的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• Everyone's fingerprints are unique. 每个人的指纹都是独一无二的。
• They wore gloves so as not to leave any fingerprints behind (them). 他们戴着手套，以免留下指纹。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 spoke   

n.（车轮的）辐条；轮辐；破坏某人的计划；阻挠某人的行动 v.讲，谈（speak的过去式）；说；演说；从某种观点来说

参考例句：

• They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
• The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。

7 breaches   

破坏( breach的名词复数 )； 破裂； 缺口； 违背

参考例句：

• He imposed heavy penalties for breaches of oath or pledges. 他对违反誓言和保证的行为给予严厉的惩罚。
• This renders all breaches of morality before marriage very uncommon. 这样一来，婚前败坏道德的事就少见了。