Passwords have been around for a long time and were adopted into computing much earlier than most can recall. However, there is a problem – password attacks are among the most common business and personal data breaches.
Passwords are now crucial for online security, yet risks such as phishing, fraud, and inadequate password maintenance continue to endanger users. That’s why we need a password-free future!
Safety net for personal information
Passwords have traditionally been used to secure online access. But, while passwords might add a layer of security, they come with a lot of extra baggage, such as:
- creating strong passwords,
- remembering them, and
- creating separate passwords for multiple accounts, among other things.
Your password may appear to be secure because it is often complex. However, that does not stop the hackers – they constantly attack servers and steal even the most complex passwords.
Solution? Passwordless authentication
Passwordless authentication does away with the necessity for a password, providing immediate security against two of the most dangerous and common hacking attacks – brute force and phishing. It eliminates the need for passwords and provides many business advantages, such as improved user experience, decreased IT work and expenses, and a more robust security posture.
Redefining the future of technology
Passwordless authentication promises to provide more secure methods of access such as one-time passwords [OTP], auto login to authorized devices, or sensors (like fingerprint, retina screening). Earlier in May 2022, which also happened to be World Password Day, major tech titans like Apple, Google, and Microsoft announced embracing a new, universal passwordless sign-in paradigm across all platforms.
https://www.directsellingnews.com/the-future-is-password-free/
https://www.laptopmag.com/news/googles-passwordless-future-makes-your-phone-an-essential-key
https://tidbits.com/2022/05/05/another-step-toward-a-password-free-future/
