{"id":2904,"date":"2025-06-07T10:11:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T10:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uplatz.com\/blog\/?p=2904"},"modified":"2025-06-09T08:04:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T08:04:53","slug":"death-of-passwords-passkeys-biometrics-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uplatz.com\/blog\/death-of-passwords-passkeys-biometrics-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Passwordless Authentication: Passkeys and Biometrics in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><i>Summary<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Passwords have long been the weakest link in digital security. In 2025, tech leaders are moving toward a <strong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"486\">passwordless authentication<\/strong> future driven by passkeys and biometric authentication. This report explores the transition away from passwords in 2025, evaluating the viability of passwordless systems, the technologies powering them, and the implications for <a class=\"\" href=\"#societal-ethical-and-legal-implications\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"740\">user privacy<\/a>, <a class=\"\" href=\"#real-world-applications-and-adoption\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"802\">enterprise security<\/a>, and <a class=\"\" href=\"#market-trends-and-industry-momentum\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"863\">global adoption<\/a>. We examine whether this shift represents a true security evolution or another overhyped trend.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2905\" src=\"https:\/\/uplatz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/individuals-courses-images-2025-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uplatz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/individuals-courses-images-2025-4.png 1280w, https:\/\/uplatz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/individuals-courses-images-2025-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/uplatz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/individuals-courses-images-2025-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/uplatz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/individuals-courses-images-2025-4-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"blue f-25 fw-700 text-uppercase\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/uplatz.com\/course-details\/career-path-cloud-security-engineer\/657\">Career Path &#8211; Cloud Security Engineer Program By Uplatz<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"adf09e8f-27b1-49f6-9dbc-264e0d9df201\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<h3 data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"986\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"986\">Introduction<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1619\"><em>Passwords have long been the weakest link in digital security. Easy to guess, often reused, and vulnerable to phishing, passwords are responsible for the majority of data breaches. In 2025, tech leaders are moving toward a <a class=\"\" href=\"#core-technologies-replacing-passwords\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1272\">passwordless future<\/a> driven by passkeys\u2014cryptographic login credentials\u2014and biometric authentication such as fingerprint and facial recognition. This report explores the motivations, technologies, and challenges behind this shift. Key questions include: Are passkeys truly more secure? Will biometric data increase privacy risks? Is the death of passwords inevitable?<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1671\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1671\">Core Technologies Replacing Passwords<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1771\"><em>Modern <strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"736\">passwordless authentication<\/strong> systems rely on a combination of hardware, software, and encryption standards:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2499\">\n<li data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1905\">\n<p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1905\"><em><strong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1805\">Passkeys (FIDO2\/WebAuthn):<\/strong> Encrypted key pairs stored locally on devices, enabling secure logins without needing a password.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2013\">\n<p data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2013\"><em><strong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1937\">Biometric Authentication:<\/strong> Fingerprint, face, or iris recognition used to verify identity on-device.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2157\">\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2157\"><em><strong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2041\">Multi-Device Syncing:<\/strong> Credential syncing via cloud providers like Apple, Google, and Microsoft to support seamless cross-device logins.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2280\">\n<p data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2280\"><em><strong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2197\">Hardware Security Modules (HSMs):<\/strong> Secure elements within smartphones or laptops that store cryptographic material.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2376\">\n<p data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2376\"><em><strong data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2319\">Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):<\/strong> Still used as a fallback or layered security approach.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2499\">\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2499\"><em><strong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2416\">Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs):<\/strong> A growing area aiming to give users sovereign control over their digital identity.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2550\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2550\">Real-World Applications and Adoption<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2599\"><em>Passwordless systems are gaining real traction:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"3140\">\n<li data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2753\">\n<p data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2753\"><em><strong data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2624\">Tech Giants Lead:<\/strong> Apple, Google, and Microsoft now offer full <a class=\"\" href=\"#core-technologies-replacing-passwords\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2726\">passkey support<\/a> across their ecosystems.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2880\">\n<p data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2880\"><em><strong data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2780\">Enterprise Security:<\/strong> Businesses adopt passwordless login for employees to reduce phishing and improve user experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2963\">\n<p data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2963\"><em><strong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2907\">Banking and Fintech:<\/strong> Biometric logins reduce fraud in mobile banking apps.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3034\">\n<p data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3034\"><em><strong data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2981\">E-commerce:<\/strong> Faster, secure logins reduce checkout abandonment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3140\">\n<p data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3140\"><em><strong data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3065\">Healthcare &amp; Government:<\/strong> Passwordless solutions used to protect sensitive records and citizen data.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3181\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3181\">Challenges and Limitations<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3238\"><em>Despite progress, the transition is not without issues:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3894\">\n<li data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3344\">\n<p data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3344\"><em><strong data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3261\">User Education:<\/strong> Many users still rely on traditional password habits and need better onboarding.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3465\">\n<p data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3465\"><em><strong data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3366\">Device Lock-In:<\/strong> Passkeys often rely on ecosystems (e.g., iOS or Android), raising concerns about vendor control.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3566\">\n<p data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3566\"><em><strong data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3490\">Biometric Privacy:<\/strong> Questions remain around storage, misuse, or compromise of biometric data.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3652\">\n<p data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3652\"><em><strong data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3596\">Accessibility Concerns:<\/strong> Biometric options may not be accessible to all users.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3759\">\n<p data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3759\"><em><strong data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3679\">Backup and Recovery:<\/strong> Account recovery without passwords introduces new UX and security challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3894\">\n<p data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3894\"><em><strong data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3780\">Adoption Gaps:<\/strong> Not all services or websites have implemented <a class=\"\" href=\"#market-trends-and-industry-momentum\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3889\">passwordless standards<\/a> yet.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3944\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3944\">Market Trends and Industry Momentum<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"4020\"><em>In 2025, passwordless authentication is experiencing accelerated adoption:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4022\" data-end=\"4574\">\n<li data-start=\"4022\" data-end=\"4108\">\n<p data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4108\"><em><strong data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4049\">FIDO Alliance Growth:<\/strong> Cross-industry collaboration is strengthening standards.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4230\">\n<p data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4230\"><em><strong data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4136\">Consumer Trust Shift:<\/strong> People increasingly prefer biometric and passkey-based logins for convenience and security.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4335\">\n<p data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4335\"><em><strong data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4254\">Investment Surge:<\/strong> Startups focused on passwordless identity management are receiving VC funding.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4480\">\n<p data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4480\"><em><strong data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4367\">Zero Trust Architectures:<\/strong> Passwordless logins are central to modern <a class=\"\" href=\"#real-world-applications-and-adoption\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4410\" data-end=\"4477\">enterprise security models<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4481\" data-end=\"4574\">\n<p data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"4574\"><em><strong data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"4508\">Browser &amp; OS Support:<\/strong> Native passkey integration is becoming standard across platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4630\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4630\">Societal, Ethical, and Legal Implications<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4683\"><em>The shift raises deeper concerns and opportunities:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4685\" data-end=\"5162\">\n<li data-start=\"4685\" data-end=\"4772\">\n<p data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4772\"><em><strong data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4708\">Data Sovereignty:<\/strong> Who owns and controls biometric data in a passwordless world?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4884\">\n<p data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4884\"><em><strong data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4797\">Surveillance Risk:<\/strong> Facial recognition could be misused for surveillance by governments or corporations.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4885\" data-end=\"5011\">\n<p data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"5011\"><em><strong data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"4909\">Digital Inclusion:<\/strong> Passwordless systems must accommodate diverse global users, including those without modern devices.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5162\">\n<p data-start=\"5014\" data-end=\"5162\"><em><strong data-start=\"5014\" data-end=\"5036\">Regulatory Impact:<\/strong> Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other <a class=\"\" href=\"#expert-opinions-and-forecasts\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5130\">data protection laws<\/a> must evolve with biometric use.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5206\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"5173\" data-end=\"5206\">Expert Opinions and Forecasts<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5233\"><em>Industry voices weigh in:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5235\" data-end=\"5745\">\n<li data-start=\"5235\" data-end=\"5349\">\n<p data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5349\"><em><strong data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5257\">Supportive View:<\/strong> Security experts champion passkeys as more secure, phishing-resistant, and user-friendly.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5461\">\n<p data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5461\"><em><strong data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5370\">Critical View:<\/strong> Skeptics warn of biometric misuse, centralized ecosystem control, and potential lock-in.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5589\">\n<p data-start=\"5464\" data-end=\"5589\"><em><strong data-start=\"5464\" data-end=\"5490\">Enterprise IT Leaders:<\/strong> Predict that passwordless authentication will be standard for internal systems within 2\u20133 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5590\" data-end=\"5745\">\n<p data-start=\"5592\" data-end=\"5745\"><em><strong data-start=\"5592\" data-end=\"5614\">Privacy Advocates:<\/strong> Urge development of <a class=\"\" href=\"#core-technologies-replacing-passwords\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5635\" data-end=\"5707\">decentralized identity systems<\/a> and transparent biometric governance.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5791\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"5756\" data-end=\"5791\">Illustrative Examples from 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5793\" data-end=\"6310\">\n<li data-start=\"5793\" data-end=\"5893\">\n<p data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5893\"><em><strong data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5816\">Google Workspace:<\/strong> Now passwordless by default, using passkeys synced with Android or Chrome.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5894\" data-end=\"5998\">\n<p data-start=\"5896\" data-end=\"5998\"><em><strong data-start=\"5896\" data-end=\"5909\">Apple ID:<\/strong> iCloud users authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID across devices via iCloud Keychain.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5999\" data-end=\"6098\">\n<p data-start=\"6001\" data-end=\"6098\"><em><strong data-start=\"6001\" data-end=\"6023\">Okta and Azure AD:<\/strong> Enterprises deploy passwordless SSO (single sign-on) for cloud services.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6208\">\n<p data-start=\"6101\" data-end=\"6208\"><em><strong data-start=\"6101\" data-end=\"6118\">Banking Apps:<\/strong> Leading banks in Europe and Asia have eliminated passwords from their mobile platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6209\" data-end=\"6310\">\n<p data-start=\"6211\" data-end=\"6310\"><em><strong data-start=\"6211\" data-end=\"6233\">Startup Spotlight:<\/strong> 1Password now offers passkey vaults and browser-native passwordless support.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6317\" data-end=\"6335\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><strong data-start=\"6321\" data-end=\"6335\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6337\" data-end=\"6869\"><em>In 2025, passwords are rapidly being phased out in favor of stronger, more seamless security solutions like passkeys and biometrics. While the technology holds significant promise, its success hinges on user trust, accessibility, and ethical data practices. The &#8220;death of passwords&#8221; may not be total yet\u2014but the countdown has clearly begun. Whether this marks a true evolution in digital security or a shift toward new forms of centralized control will depend on how passkey systems are implemented, governed, and adopted worldwide.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<h3><em><b>References<\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FIDO Alliance. (2024). FIDO Authentication Ecosystem Report.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fidoalliance.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff00ff;\"> https:\/\/fidoalliance.org<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Inc. (2023). Passkeys: The Future of Passwordless Sign-In.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/passkeys\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff00ff;\"> https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/passkeys<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Security Blog. (2024). The Next Step Toward a Passwordless Future. <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">https:\/\/security.googleblog.com<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft. (2023). Why Passwordless Is the Future of Your Organization\u2019s Security.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff00ff;\"> https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Economic Forum. (2023). Biometrics and Digital Identity: Policy and Governance.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff00ff;\">https:\/\/www.weforum.org<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIST. (2023). Digital Identity Guidelines (SP 800-63).<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.nist.gov\/800-63-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff00ff;\"> https:\/\/pages.nist.gov\/800-63-3<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okta. (2024). The State of Passwordless Security. <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">https:\/\/www.okta.com\/resources<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wired. (2025). The Password Is Dead. Long Live the Passkey.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff00ff;\"> https:\/\/www.wired.com<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gartner. (2024). Top Security Trends for 2025.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff00ff;\"> https:\/\/www.gartner.com<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TechCrunch. (2025). Startups in the Passwordless Space Are Heating Up.<\/span><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><em> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/techcrunch.com<\/span><\/em><\/span><i><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary Passwords have long been the weakest link in digital security. 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