Millions will now need a mobile phone

Microsoft has confirmed plans to delete passwords for a billion users meaning that if you have finally convinced your grannie to get Outlook, she will also need to learn Android.

Following FIDO

Apple, Google and Microsoft are supporting a common passwordless sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium. The new capability will allow websites and apps to offer consistent, secure, and easy passwordless sign-ins to consumers across devices and platforms.

FTC’s chief technology officer dispels myth

Carnegie Mellon University professor Lorrie Cranor, who is the US FTC’s technology guru, has debunked a myth that it is a good idea to change your password often.

Too hard to remember

Research from Accenture has discovered that people have really had enough of passwords.

Only a matter of time

Security company claims that Windows file exposure is proof