Când a apărut prima parolă în istorie? Cine a inventat-o pentru computer? Care era cea mai folosită în România • Newsweek România

The concept of passwords dates back to ancient times, serving as secret codes for access. The first digital passwords emerged around 60 years ago, invented by Fernando Corbató at MIT to secure shared computer access. Despite their evolution, password security remains a significant issue today, with simple passwords like '123456' still prevalent, especially in Romania. Historical examples show that passwords were used for military purposes, with notable instances from the Roman Empire and biblical texts. The ongoing challenge is balancing password complexity with user memory, leading to a cycle of security improvements and vulnerabilities.