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NEW TECH: ‘Passwordless authentication’ takes us closer to eliminating passwords as the weak link

The Last Watchdog

Username and password logins emerged as the go-to way to control access to network servers, business applications and Internet-delivered consumer services. According to IBM’s 2019 report, the cost of a data breach has risen 12% over the past 5 years and now costs $3.92 Passwords may have been very effective securing Roman roads.

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