Passwords have been used as the first line of defense in protecting one’s digital identity, but they are fast becoming obsolete due to rampant identity theft. There seems to be no value in passwords anymore due to the increase in breaches of security systems on different platforms. This calls for an easier method of suppressing theft.

It is equally important to recognize the rise of passkeys as they help a great deal in bolstering digital identity protection.


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Dark Reading: Passwords Use Alone Still Trumps Multi-Factor Authentication

Dark Reading reports on theJavelin Strategy & Research’s 2017 State of Authentication Report, commissioned by…

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New York Times: Google’s Key to Strong Password Protection Runs Into Limits

John Sabin, a former hacker for the National Security Agency, says Google’s Advanced Protection Program…

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Infosecurity: Strong Authentication Still Elusive for Businesses

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