Security News

Auth0 WebAuthn Passwordless enables end-users to log in with a biometric identifier
2021-06-17 02:30

Auth0 announced the launch of Auth0 WebAuthn Passwordless, an authentication feature that enables end-users to seamlessly log in with a biometric identifier - such as facial recognition or a fingerprint - as a convenient and secure alternative to a traditional password. Removing the need for long, complex passwords, Auth0 WebAuthn Passwordless provides a frictionless experience for end-users, while reducing the significant password management burden for companies.

WebAuthn Passwordless Authentication Now Available for Atlassian Products
2020-06-15 04:15

To help create a better experience for these users, Alpha Serve has developed WebAuthn add-ons to bring passwordless authentication to various Atlassian products. WebAuthn is part of the FIDO2 framework - various technologies that permit passwordless authentication among web browsers, servers, and authenticators.

GitHub joins WebAuthn club
2019-08-27 10:33

GitHub is the latest company to support WebAuthn, a new standard that makes logging into online services using a browser more secure.

GitHub upgrades two-factor authentication with WebAuthn support
2019-08-23 08:08

Standard enables more security key options with passwordless a future possibility GitHub has announced support for the Web Authentication (WebAuthn) security standard.…

How WebAuthn aims to solve the password problem
2019-02-27 07:15

One of the most pervasive challenges in cybersecurity is the balancing act between protection and usability. Security measures have to prevent malicious actors from accessing essential systems and...

Microsoft Edge adds WebAuthn as passwords near the end
2018-08-02 11:41

Microsoft’s Edge browser has finally joined Mozilla Firefox and Google’s Chrome in supporting a working version of the emerging WebAuthn.

Firefox support for WebAuthn shows passwords the door
2018-05-11 12:47

Passwords aren't dead, yet.

WebAuthn API helps businesses ditch passwords for biometric security
2018-04-11 12:39

The API, which has almost reached formal adoption, provides a vendor-neutral method for organizations to use password-less authentication.

Practical passwordless authentication comes a step closer with WebAuthn
2018-04-10 18:48

Microsoft, Mozilla, and Google are all implementing the new standard.