A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a relatively short (typically 4–8 digits) numeric string that is used as a password to authenticate a user to a device such as a smart card, an Automated Teller Machine (ATM), or a mobile phone. Standards addressing the management and security of PINs include ANSI X9.8 and ISO 9564.
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Adams, C. (2005). Personal Identification Number (PIN). In: van Tilborg, H.C.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cryptography and Security. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23483-7_299
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