FIDO Alliance CMO Andrew Shikiar tells ComputerWeekly that the vast majority of breaches are caused by weak and shared credentials, and 50% of shopping card abandonment is due to password issues – an issue that can be avoided by using strong authentication and eliminating dependence on password-based security.


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Engadget: The web just got an official password-free login standard

Web Authentication (aka WebAuthn) has been a de facto standard for no-password web sign-ins for…

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CNET: Google looks to leave passwords behind for a billion Android devices

Unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: Android passwords could one day go the way…

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The Verge: The latest Android devices now let you log into apps without requiring a password

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