Most breaches involve a stolen password or credential, but ironically enough, passwords are still a popular way to protect your online identity. A study conducted by Google revealed that 52% of people reuse the same password for multiple accounts, making it easy for hackers to guess your passwords. Thankfully, there has been a major shift towards a passwordless future with the development of FIDO2 by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). 

By using FIDO2, your smartphone will serve as your identity authenticator and store a passkey with the help of public and private key cryptography.


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Engadget: Biometric security now has an industry-wide testing standard

Engadget reports that FIDO Alliance has launched a first-of-its-kind Biometric Component Certification Program that will…

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VentureBeat: Hands-on with Google’s Titan Security Key, a $50 FIDO fob that secures your online accounts

VentureBeat reports that Google has launched its FIDO-based Titan Security Key for more secure user…

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TechRepublic: How to go beyond passwords in Windows 10

Windows 10 is moving towards more secure options for authentication — including support for the…

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