The spec will allow people to authenticate themselves and log into internet accounts using a preferred device, through cryptographic keys derived from biometrics, mobile hardware, and/or FIDO2-compliant security keys. <…> The technology should allow websites to support low-friction authentication from visitors who have FIDO2 credentials associated with their desktop or mobile device.


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The Parallax: Primer: How to lock your online accounts with a security key

This article in The Parallax reports that FIDO Security Keys, FIDO2 and WebAuthn are gaining…

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Forbes: Can We Please Drive Passwords Into Extinction Now?

Passwords need to be made obsolete, and the FIDO Alliance is gaining traction with FIDO2…

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ZDNet: Apple killing off web passwords? Safari trials WebAuthn logins on macOS

Apple’s WebKit team has added support for FIDO Security Keys and WebAuthn to reduce the…

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