The Development Of A Lock Folder Application With Graphical Password
Raznida Isa, Shuhadah Othman, Muhammad Ismail, Noor Maizatulshima Muhammad Sabri · European Proceedings of Multidisciplinary Sciences · 2022
Nowadays, data protection is an essential issue for all computer users. Users continuously need to ensure that the data stored in their computers are secured. It became a significant concern for all computer users because cyber-crimes are constantly increasing day by day. In some cases, the situation turns out to be worst when their personal or confidential files being exposed and breached by an unauthorized user. It is risky when users probably will not distinguish the individual who attempts to access their confidential data typically stored in a folder on their personal computer or office desktop. Therefore, providing an extra security measure and protection to the laptop or specifically to the folder is the best solution, thus may prevent the folder from being breached by hackers. This project focuses on developing a lock folder application that implements a graphical password as its authentication factor to protect a folder from being accessed by an unauthorized user. It implements graphical passwords to verify user identity. Graphical password is an alternative authentication method that can replace a conventional password pattern where images are used in its authentication scheme. It will also send a notification via email if someone tries to unlock the folder without valid authorization. It has also been tested with users to study the user response towards its usability and functionality. The result shows the application is fully functioning and most likely benefit the user as it is user friendly and effortless to use.