• Naveen Kumar Kura
• Ganesh Boddupally
• Navya Sri Koti

Passwords serve as the primary defense mechanism for protecting our online accounts and sensitive data from unauthorized access. To address this critical issue, the proposed project introduces a novel password strength checker that integrates both textual and graphical authentication methods. The decision considers a number of important elements, including the length of the password, the diversity of characters used, and the complexity of patterns within the password. By analyzing these elements, the checker provides users with valuable insights into the strength of their chosen passwords. Besides traditional textual authentication, the password strength checker incorporates a graphical authentication component. This innovative feature requires users to interact with a grid of images, selecting specific images in a predetermined sequence to authenticate their identity. This graphical authentication method adds an extra layer of security by making it significantly more challenging for potential attackers to guess or crack the password. By combining textual and graphical authentication mechanisms, the new password strength checker offers enhanced shielding hostile to a wide range of cyber threats. It empowers users to create and utilize strong passwords that are congenitally more buoyant to strikes such as brute force attempts or dictionary-based attacks. Overall, the primary goal of the password strength checker is to promote better password practices among users and mitigate the risks associated with weak passwords. By encouraging the usage of strong and secure password practices, the checker contributes to enhance overall cybersecurity posture and protecting sensitive information in an increasingly digitized world.

Password strength checker, Cybersecurity, Authentication methods, Textual passwords, Graphical passwords, Password complexity, Character diversity, Pattern complexity, Cyber threats, User authentication, Online security, Strong passwords, Vulnerability mitigation

"Stateless Graphical and Password Strength Checker", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.c642-c646, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404271.pdf

"Stateless Graphical and Password Strength Checker", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppc642-c646, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404271.pdf