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To preserve the rights and limit the liabilities of all parties using the MDS, especially FIDO as the MDSprovider, various legal agreements apply to the| FIDO Alliance
In a bid to improve overall security of the identity ecosystem, the National Institute of Standards and Technology updated its Digital Identity Guidelines earlier this month. The first revision since 2017, many […]| FIDO Alliance
As announced, Microsoft today deletes all stored passwords from his authenticator app. Users have to secure their access data before they are lost permanently. Other functions of the app are […]| FIDO Alliance
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution— designed to help organizations deploy and manage passkeys at the […]| FIDO Alliance
Microsoft has started to delete all passwords saved in its Authenticator app — and if you want to make sure you’re not locked-out of your favourite websites and apps, there’s one way […]| FIDO Alliance
Like or not, a replacement for passwords — known as passkeys — is coming your way, if it hasn’t already. The three big ideas behind passkeys are that they cannot be guessed […]| FIDO Alliance
HID, a leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials – now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution – […]| FIDO Alliance
Part of the “passkeys are more secure than passwords” story is derived from the fact that passkeys are non-human-readable secrets — stored somewhere on your device — that even you have […]| FIDO Alliance
HID, a leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials – now powered by the new Enterprise| FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance has published a working draft of a new set of specifications for secure credential exchange that, when standardized and implemented by| FIDO Alliance
Google has implemented significant enhancements to biometric authentication and security features in Chrome and Google Workspace, marking the latest step in the company’s broader push toward stronger authentication methods. These […]| FIDO Alliance
With iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26, Apple is solving a key problem, though For the first time, Apple is adding support for true passkey portability. This means you can […]| FIDO Alliance
Reddit has implemented mandatory age verification for UK users to comply with the country’s Online Safety Act, which took effect in July 2025. The legislation| FIDO Alliance
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Abstract As the automotive industry transitions toward software-defined vehicles, autonomous technologies, and connected services, cybersecurity has become a critical concern. This white paper from the FIDO Alliance outlines key challenges […]| FIDO Alliance
Cybersecurity experts are urging internet users to take immediate steps to secure their online accounts, after largest-ever data leak exposed more than 16 billion login credentials including from major platforms […]| FIDO Alliance
Over the last few decades, compromised usernames and passwords have typically been at the root of some of the most sensational, damaging, and costly data breaches. An incessant drumbeat of […]| FIDO Alliance
Meta has begun rolling out passkey login authentication for Facebook users on iOS and Android mobile devices, marking a significant advancement in the industry-wide movement away from traditional password-based security. […]| FIDO Alliance
Microsoft has said that it's ending support for passwords in its Authenticator app starting August 1, 2025.| FIDO Alliance
Dashlane lets you open an account with a FIDO2-spec USB security key as your authentication. One of the better-known password managers is now inviting people to try it without having to create […]| FIDO Alliance
For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts. But adoption has been slow, with many companies and websites still relying on passwords. […]| FIDO Alliance
Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO of the FIDO Alliance, joins us to discuss the shift from passwords to passkeys and the role of FIDO in driving secure, passwordless authentication. […]| FIDO Alliance
Apple this week provided a glimpse into a feature that solves one of the biggest drawbacks of passkeys, the industry-wide standard for website and app| FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance hosted its annual India Working Group (FIWG) Member Meetup & Workshop on June 6, 2025, at Google’s Ananta campus in Bengaluru. With over 100 attendees representing leading […]| FIDO Alliance
Apple has announced significant enhancements to its operating systems that will implement secure import and export capabilities for passkeys, building on the company’s ongoing efforts to eliminate traditional passwords. The new […]| FIDO Alliance
Passwordless authentication has picked up in recent years. But the method drawing the most interest in security circles is physical security keys based on the FIDO2 standard. These USB or NFC […]| FIDO Alliance
For modern IT or Internet users, logging in to a website or app using a password is all too familiar. Increasingly, however, passwords create security| FIDO Alliance
We’re introducing passkeys on Facebook for mobile devices, offering another tool to safeguard your privacy and security. Passkeys are a new way to verify your identity and log in to […]| FIDO Alliance
Carlsbad, Calif., June 18, 2025 – The FIDO Alliance has announced the agenda for Authenticate 2025, the only industry conference dedicated to digital identity and authentication with a focus on phishing-resistant […]| FIDO Alliance
Google is making its biggest security push yet. The company strongly urges its 2 billion Gmail users to switch passwords to passkeys. While not mandating| FIDO Alliance
authID’s decision this month to integrate its biometric identity verification technology with Ping Identity’s PingOne DaVinci service is a necessary step at a time when humans continue to be the […]| FIDO Alliance
Apple OSes will soon transfer passkeys seamlessly and securely across platforms. Apple this week provided a glimpse into a feature that solves one of the biggest drawbacks of passkeys, the […]| FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance and host sponsor Thales recently held a one day seminar on authentication, identity and the road ahead.| FIDO Alliance
FIDO’s certification methodologies provide quality and security assurance to ensure face verification operates at the highest levels of security and usability.| FIDO Alliance
Certify document authentication and face verification technology for your identity verification solutions to meet global standards and build customer trust.| FIDO Alliance
Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO of the FIDO Alliance, joins us to discuss the shift from passwords to passkeys and the role of FIDO in driving| FIDO Alliance
Mastercard has launched advanced payment passkeys across Europe as part of its initiative to enhance online transaction security and replace traditional passwords. The company reports that its tokenization and passkey […]| FIDO Alliance
OneSpan announced Thursday (June 5) its acquisition of Nok Nok Labs, a provider of FIDO passwordless software authentication solutions. OneSpan said joining forces with Nok Nok enables the company to provide customers […]| FIDO Alliance
Dashlane lets you open an account with a FIDO2-spec USB security key as your authentication. One of the better-known password managers is now inviting people to try it without having to create […]| FIDO Alliance
Mercari, the Japanese e-commerce company behind the Mercari marketplace, has surpassed 10 million registered users of passkeys for authentication.| FIDO Alliance
Yubico, a provider of hardware authentication security keys, has announced the expanded availability of YubiKey as a Service to all countries in the European Union. This builds upon the company’s […]| FIDO Alliance
Authentication software company Entersekt has launched a partnership with South Africa-based PayTech solution provider Stanchion. The partnership is aimed at “enhancing payment integration capabilities and delivering cutting-edge solutions to financial institutions worldwide,” the […]| FIDO Alliance
Passwords have been used as the first line of defense in protecting one’s digital identity, but they are fast becoming obsolete due to rampant identity theft. There seems to be […]| FIDO Alliance
NETOPIA Payments becomes the first online payment processor in the world to implement Click to Pay with Passkey FIDO (Fast Identity Online) – a modern online checkout solution built on […]| FIDO Alliance
Editors Shane Weeden, IBMAn Ho, IBM Abstract Session hijacking is a growing initial attack vector for online fraud and account takeover. Because FIDO authentication reduces the effectiveness of other simpler […]| FIDO Alliance
The UK government has said it will roll out passkey technology across its digital services later in 2025, aiming to phase out SMS-based verification in favour of a more secure, user-friendly alternative. […]| FIDO Alliance
The National Cyber Security Centre said moving to digital passkeys to log on to Gov.UK was a vital step in making the tech more ubiquitous. The Government has announced plans to replace […]| FIDO Alliance
At the 2025 RSAC Conference in San Francisco, our team met with dozens of industry experts, cybersecurity professionals, and investors to find out more about the biggest security technologies and […]| FIDO Alliance
Microsoft has officially shifted to passkeys, such as facial recognition, fingerprint scans, and PINs, as the default sign-in method for all new accounts beginning this month, marking its most significant […]| FIDO Alliance
FIDO-Based Authentication to Replace SMS-Based Verification, Says UK NCSC The U.K. government is set to replace SMS-based verification systems for digital services with passkeys this year in a bid to […]| FIDO Alliance
The UK government is set to roll out passkey technology for its digital services later this year as an alternative to the current SMS-based verification system, offering a more secure […]| FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance announced today the launch of a new Payments Working Group (PWG) focused on developing and implementing FIDO authentication solutions specifically for payment use cases. This initiative marks a significant expansion of […]| FIDO Alliance
World Password Day is no longer. The annual day to promote secure password practices has run its course, and the FIDO Alliance (whose stated mission, to be fair, is to bring the […]| FIDO Alliance
Anyone setting up a new Microsoft account will soon find they’re encouraged to use a passkey during the sign-up process. Microsoft introduced passkey support across most of its consumer apps last year, […]| FIDO Alliance
After supporting passwordless Windows logins for years and even allowing users to delete passwords from their accounts, Microsoft is making its biggest move yet toward a future with no passwords. Now it will […]| FIDO Alliance
As you’ll already know, today is World Passkey Day and the FIDO Alliance has released an independent study of over 1,300 consumers across the US, UK, China, South Korea, and Japan to understand how […]| FIDO Alliance
As the first-ever World Passkey Day replaces the traditional World Password Day, Microsoft joins the FIDO Alliance in celebrating a milestone achievement: over 15 billion online accounts now have access […]| FIDO Alliance
Microsoft is on a mission to delete passwords for a billion users, given that “the password era is ending.” The Windows-maker warns users that “bad actors know it, which is why they’re […]| FIDO Alliance
Moving past passwords is improving brand trust The FIDO Alliance has also recently invited companies to participate in the World Passkey Pledge to create a more secure future, and move […]| FIDO Alliance
May 1, 2025 In recognition of World Passkey Day (formerly World Password Day), the FIDO Alliance is putting the spotlight on real-world passkey deployments from leading organizations around the globe. […]| FIDO Alliance
New global survey: More than two thirds of users familiar with passkeys turn to them for simpler, safer sign-ins as password pain persists MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 1, 2025 – […]| FIDO Alliance
Passkeys are no longer just a concept: The future of sign-in is here and consumers are ready. Built on the open authentication standards developed by theFIDO Alliance, passkeys are quickly […]| FIDO Alliance
April 29, 2025 – The FIDO Alliance has launched a Payments Working Group (PWG) to define and drive FIDO solutions for payment use cases. The PWG will also act as […]| FIDO Alliance
Describe your service/platform/product and how it’s using FIDO authentication. Microsoft Account (MSA) powers consumer-facing experiences across services like Xbox, Microsoft 365, Copilot, and more. In 2023, Microsoft began rolling out […]| FIDO Alliance
Describe your service/platform/product and how it’s using FIDO authentication. Nikkei Inc. and the Nikkei Group pursues its mission “to be the most trusted, independent provider of quality journalism to a […]| FIDO Alliance
VicRoads achieves up to 80% industry-leading passkey activation rate for nearly 5 million users with Corbado Background: VicRoads VicRoads is the vehicle registration and driver licensing authority in Victoria, Australia. […]| FIDO Alliance
Describe your service/platform/product and how it’s using FIDO authentication. With over 55 apps across nearly every major business category, Zoho Corporation is one of the world’s most prolific technology companies. […]| FIDO Alliance
Describe your service/platform/product and how it’s using FIDO authentication. Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy smartphones support fast and convenient logins through biometric authentication and FIDO protocols. What were the challenges you were […]| FIDO Alliance
Describe your service/platform/product and how it’s using FIDO authentication. Our mobile banking app is our bank’s largest branch, serving over 1,200,000 customers each month. These customers require the best protection […]| FIDO Alliance
Out of the blue, I received a text from my father asking me, “What’s the difference between a password and a passkey?” Somewhere, in his daily online journey, he was prompted […]| FIDO Alliance
Your phone, computer and tablet is now at risk, as the nightmare of AI-powered attacks comes true. There are now multiple warnings into the use of mainstream AI platforms to […]| FIDO Alliance
Apple’s new Passwords app (introduced with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia) is a big leap forward in making password management simple and user-friendly for Apple users, even if it’s not […]| FIDO Alliance
ABANCA has achieved international FIDO certification for the Llave ABANCA service, the digital identity verification technology solution developed by the bank that allows customers to validate mobile banking transactions securely […]| FIDO Alliance
Going passwordless is difficult for a lot of companies, even the ones with “security” in the name. Jim Taylor, chief product and technology officer (and resident IT professional) at RSA […]| FIDO Alliance
Inverid has joined the FIDO Alliance. A release from the Dutch identity verification firm says it will bring expertise in document authenticity verification to FIDO users of DocAuth document authenticity specifications.| FIDO Alliance
On March 18, 2025, the FIDO Alliance convened its APAC regional members and key stakeholders at the Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) Auditorium in Seongnam, South Korea, for a full-day meetup […]| FIDO Alliance
Organizations are encouraged to take the Passkey Pledge ahead of World Passkey Day on May 1 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 9, 2025 – The FIDO Alliance is inviting organizations around […]| FIDO Alliance
Google is developing a new feature that will allow secure passkey transfers between Android devices through its Google Password Manager service. The functionality, which is currently under development, aims to […]| FIDO Alliance
Just days after Google confirmed it is bringing its next AI upgrade to Gmail, with major privacy implications, there’s more good and bad news for the 3 billion users relying on […]| FIDO Alliance
Google’s password manager may soon allow you to transfer your passkeys to a new phone, making their use as a login tool even easier. An APK teardown by AndroidAuthority has found that […]| FIDO Alliance
HYPR, an Identity Assurance Company, has released the fifth edition of its ‘State of Passwordless Identity Assurance Report.’ The report reveals an increasing misalignment between real-world security risks and outdated […]| FIDO Alliance
This device-independent, FIDO Alliance-certified biometric authentication solution helps organizations mitigate the risk of one of workforce security’s most crucial concerns: account takeover. iProov today launched iProov Workforce MFA. This device-independent, FIDO […]| FIDO Alliance
All change for Microsoft. The company has suddenly confirmed a major update “for over 1 billion end users,” as the deletion of passwords for all users becomes real. Your Microsoft […]| FIDO Alliance
This white paper is part of a three-part series on preventing phishing attacks through passkey deployment: Making your services phishing-resistant takes more than one day because you are not just […]| FIDO Alliance
This document is intended to highlight areas where FIDO offers the best value to address U.S. Government use cases as an enhancement of existing infrastructure, while minimizing rework as U.S. […]| FIDO Alliance
New figures reveal that over 200,000 users of myGov password stopped using passwords in favour of exclusively using passkeys as their login method by the end of last year.| FIDO Alliance
VicRoads, Victoria’s road transport authority, has implemented a passkeys authentication system as part of its digital security enhancement initiative, marking a significant step in Australia’s broader transition toward advanced digital […]| FIDO Alliance
Fime’s testing laboratories in both EMEA and Taiwan have obtained full accreditation under the FIDO Alliance Identity Verification (IDV) Certification Programme. This certification allows the company to assess and validate identity verification […]| FIDO Alliance
87% of companies have, or are in the midst of, rolling out passkeys with goals tied to improved user experience, enhanced security, and compliance, according to the FIDO Alliance. Key findings Enterprises […]| FIDO Alliance
In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Andrew Shikiar, CEO and executive director of FIDO Alliance. They discuss the state of passkey adoption in the industry today and how organizations can […]| FIDO Alliance
Fime has achieved full FIDO Alliance Identity Verification (IDV) Certification Program accreditation across multiple regions. Both the Fime EMEA and Fime Taiwan testing laboratories can now support identity verification vendors in certifying their Document […]| FIDO Alliance
Major technology companies Microsoft, Google, and Apple are driving widespread adoption of passkeys as an alternative to traditional passwords, leveraging biometric authentication methods like facial recognition and fingerprint scanning for […]| FIDO Alliance
Do you think your trusty 8-character password is safe? In the age of AI, that might be wishful thinking. Recent advances in artificial intelligence are giving hackers superpowers to crack […]| FIDO Alliance
Google has announced plans to phase out SMS-based authentication for Gmail accounts in favor of more secure methods like QR code verification and passkeys. The change follows similar moves by other […]| FIDO Alliance
A new report from the FIDO Alliance aims to understand the state of passkey deployments by enterprises in the U.S. and UK, including methods for deploying FIDO passkeys, total employees enrolled and […]| FIDO Alliance
The FIDO Alliance along with underwriters Axiad, HID, and Thales today released its State of Passkey Deployment in the Enterprise report, finding that 87% of surveyed companies have, or are in the midst of, rolling […]| FIDO Alliance
