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What is Legacy Authentication? Legacy authentication refers to older or outdated methods of user authentication used in computer systems and applications. These authentication methods may lack modern security features and are more susceptible to various types of attacks, making them less secure compared to contemporary authentication mechanisms. Some common examples of legacy authentication methods include: Username and Password: This is the most common form of legacy authentication. Users are required to enter a username and password to access a system or application. However, passwords alone may not provide sufficient security, especially if weak passwords are used or if there is no additional layer of authentication. Basic Authentication: This is a simple authentication method where the user's credentials (username and password) are sent in plain text over the network, making them vulnerable to eavesdropping and interception. Digest Authentication: An improvement over Basic Aut...