It turns out that Phorm will not be rolled out accross the BT network... apparently there are more important financial issues for BT pending... at least that's something good that's turned out of the financial crisis!******************************************
Also Jacob Nielsen posted an article about password masking, critising that's it doesn't really provide more security and makes it difficult for the user to access the area. Initially I would definitely agree. Not only is it difficult to remember all the password you have for different portals (that's if you are into security), you then have to remember how to type them because you certainly can't see what you're typing. That maybe acceptible for email and facebook but when you've only got three chances on your ever important banking online it can be disasterous. As Mr Nielsen mentioned... don't even get me started on trying to type your masked password on your mobile.
On the other hand, I personally hate it when people hang over your shoulder, trying to:
a) annoy you
b) see your password
c) guess your password
d) generally be nosey
Its moments like those that I just don't go anywhere on the web that's password protected.
I think Apple (yet again) have got it right with the option to show your password if you so wish.... Hopefully the choice will be implemented...
