Passwords can be replaced. With the tools here, they are still in play, but fade into the background. Truly password-free web services are those that allow logging in via a special USB security key – keyword FIDO2 (Fast IDentity Online 2). The range of compatible web services is still rather thin. It is possible that FIDO replaces passwords or functions as a second factor (2FA, two-factor authentication).


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Research Snipers: Microsoft Authenticator Deletes All Stored Passwords, Pushes Users Toward Passkeys

As announced, Microsoft today deletes all stored passwords from his authenticator app. Users have to…

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Security.World: HID Unveils Next-Generation FIDO Hardware And Centralized Management At Scale

HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered…

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GB News: Microsoft will start DELETING your passwords from today, and there’s only one way to save them

Microsoft has started to delete all passwords saved in its Authenticator app — and if you want…

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