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Mobile app authentication methods vary widely, burdening users and lacking security standards. A unified, user-friendly approach is needed, guided by usable security frameworks for e-commerce applications.

Area of Science:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • E-commerce Technology

Background:

  • Mobile applications are prevalent, necessitating robust authentication for user identity verification and data protection.
  • Effective authentication is crucial for safeguarding applications against security breaches and unauthorized access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare authentication methods across sign-up, sign-in, and password recovery in 50 e-commerce mobile applications.
  • To identify variations and commonalities in authentication processes to understand their impact on user experience and security.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative analysis of 50 e-commerce apps was conducted.
  • The "think-aloud" technique was employed during screen recording for each app in separate sessions.
  • A checklist was used to systematically evaluate similarities and differences in authentication procedures.

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Main Results:

  • Significant design variations were observed in the authentication processes of e-commerce apps.
  • Existing authentication methods place a burden on user memory and comprehension.
  • No analyzed app consistently adhered to recommended security and usability standards.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear need for standardized, user-friendly authentication processes in mobile applications.
  • Implementing a usable security framework can lead to more unified and effective authentication.
  • Improving authentication design is essential for enhancing both user experience and overall application security.