That doesn't mean someone else couldn't use the idea or the code to add a more malicious payload-perhaps something that monitors for password entry or grabs the aforementioned bank details.

"As with any password entry, be aware of line of sight and potential recording devices that intrude on your screen."

LEO: ...a keyfile on a USB key, and a manual password entry.

Since it is all but insane to create accounts without passwords on a network-connected computer, this means that every switch will be accompanied by password entry.

KidDesk can be set to start when the computer starts up, and can only be exited through password entry.

One of the big weirdnesses of the Fire is that, in our experience, you can't currently turn off Amazon's "1-click" shopping and require password entry for purchases instead.

A short delay is introduced between failed password entry attempts to prevent large numbers of password "guesses" from being made quickly.

Some programs monitor Internet use or even record keystrokes, such as password entries.

The password entry is case sensitive and must be an exact match to the password in the letter.

For example, Westpac's online banking service uses a virtual keyboard for the password entry, as does TreasuryDirect (see picture).