GitHub moves the needle closer to a passwordless world with passkeys integration

According to the FIDO Alliance, passwords are the root cause of more than 80 percent of data breaches. To combat this, Github has introduced phishing-resistant passkey authentication for its users. Passkeys satisfy both password and 2FA requirements, allowing users to securely sign in to their GitHub account with just one step. This experience isn’t limited to users with 2FA enabled — all users can complete a sign-in using only their passkey.

Proponents say using a passkey provides better security …

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