Password-based security is an oxymoron. With over 15 billion exposed credentials leaked on the dark web, and 54% of security incidents caused by credential theft, passwords simply aren’t effective at keeping out threat actors. 

Passwords’ widespread exploitability has led to a range of vendors, including Google, Microsoft, Okta and LastPass, to move toward passwordless authentication options as part of the FIDO Alliance


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International Security Journal: Passkeys set to become leading authentication method by 2027, HYPR reports

HYPR, an Identity Assurance Company, has released the fifth edition of its ‘State of Passwordless…

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Security Info Watch: iProov launches facial biometric MFA support targeting workforce identity theft

This device-independent, FIDO Alliance-certified biometric authentication solution helps organizations mitigate the risk of one of…

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Forbes: Microsoft Warns 1 Billion Windows Users—Do Not Use Password

All change for Microsoft. The company has suddenly confirmed a major update “for over 1…

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