Why Apple should follow Microsoft's move to get rid of passwords
Apple is testing an updated sign-in process for iCloud on the web, 9to5Mac recently reported. Rather than the typical manually-entered password, iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina beta testers are trying out Face ID or Touch ID as options for authentication.
Passwords are a major pain point for many users, according to a recent Kaspersky report. With users having difficulty remembering passwords—especially when they are forced to change them often—they either use the same password for most accounts, or use easy-to-guess passwords.
These poor password habits leave users vulnerable to cyberattackers looking to hack accounts and steal personal information. Initially, organizations forced users to change their passwords regularly, after a fixed amount of days, in an effort to thwart hackers.
