A software token is a type of two-factor authentication security device that may be used to authorize the use of computer services. Software tokens are stored on a general-purpose electronic device such as a desktop computer, laptop, PDA, or mobile phone. This is in contrast to hardware tokens, where the credentials are stored on a dedicated hardware device.
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- A software token is a type of two-factor authentication security device that may be used to authorize the use of computer services. Software tokens are stored on a general-purpose electronic device such as a desktop computer, laptop, PDA, or mobile phone. This is in contrast to hardware tokens, where the credentials are stored on a dedicated hardware device. Software tokens are considered by some to be weaker than hardware tokens, as they are exposed to threats such as computer viruses and software attacks. However, others consider the hardware token to be weaker, as it is vulnerable to bot-based man-in-the-middle attacks, or simple phishing attacks in which the token is solicited, and then supplied to the genuine website in a timely manner. Software tokens do have unarguable benefits: there is no physical token to carry, they do not contain batteries that will run out, and they are cheaper than hardware tokens.
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- A software token is a type of two-factor authentication security device that may be used to authorize the use of computer services. Software tokens are stored on a general-purpose electronic device such as a desktop computer, laptop, PDA, or mobile phone. This is in contrast to hardware tokens, where the credentials are stored on a dedicated hardware device.
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