Movements toward password elimination call upon other major tech companies to follow suit, if they want to keep their users protected. Microsoft also announced its Windows Hello biometric login system in Windows 10 version 1903, also FIDO2 certified. Spearheading the movement is Microsoft, recently announcing the removal of password expiration on Windows 10. One of the most popular suggestions as a replacement for passwords is biometric authentication, which uses either a fingerprint or face detection to unlock systems or accounts. The majority of people (72%) recycle passwords, and many use easy-to- guess passwords like "qwerty" or "123456," making passwords an ineffective mode of protection against hackers, even rendering them obsolete. While passwords were once the standard verification practice, they are proving to be less convenient and secure for users. SEE: How to reduce user account lockouts and password resets (free PDF) (TechRepublic) This means users can verify their identities using their fingerprint or screen lock, rather than a password, the post said. Android users will soon be able to authenticate themselves on certain Google services with FIDO2-based local user verification. Passwords are out, and biometrics are in, according to a Google Security Blog post on Monday.
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