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4 reasons why passwords are becoming a thing of the past

4 reasons why passwords are becoming a thing of the past

There are now easier and more secure ways to authenticate users online Image: Wikimedia Commons

Alois Zwinggi
Managing Director, World Economic Forum
Adrien Ogée
Project Lead, Cyber Resilience, World Economic Forum
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