Going Beyond Passwords: The Future of User Authentication
summary
Passwords often fail: a cited Verizon report claims 84% of breaches from weak or stolen passwords, and LastPass’s December 2022 breach shows password managers aren’t foolproof. Demonstrated alternatives include magic links, OTP/SMS and passkeys and a working Next.js + Auth0 demo that replaces username/password with email magic links, phone OTPs, or device-based passkeys. Passkeys use device cryptographic keys and biometrics so users skip passwords; a misplaced passphrase can still mean losing access and money.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction to authentication
- 1:34Passwords and their risks
- 5:11Password manager vulnerabilities
- 7:24Alternatives to passwords
- 8:05Passwordless authentication
- 11:38Multi-factor authentication
- 13:46Passkeys explained
- 15:10Adopting modern auth methods
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