Not really related to ST or ioT but interesting…
The FIDO Alliance, which is backed by Apple, Google, and Microsoft want to eliminate password complexity. Today, they are launching a brand new website to help educate consumers on what Login with FIDO is all about.
It’s mostly trying to create an industry standard for biometrics. Or you can use a “local pin“ which is really the same thing as a password although they say they don’t use passwords.
Let’s Verify
That It’s You.
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FIDO allows a website to verify that it’s really you logging in. You can pick an option that’s best for you. Here are some common FIDO login options:
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. * Fingerprint
. * Facial Scan
. * Security Key
. * Local PIN