65a The New Evolution of Login Security means, No Passwords!
Google—giving users one week to switch to stronger authentication
1. The End of the Password Era
For decades, passwords were the first line of defense against unauthorized access. But today, they’re the weakest link. Attackers exploit reused passwords, social engineering, and brute force to compromise billions of accounts annually. The recent Gmail breach warning by Google—giving users one week to switch to stronger authentication1—signals the urgency of this shift. Cybersecurity experts agree: static credentials are obsolete. Passwordless authentication not only enhances security but improves user experience by removing friction from the login process.
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Cybersecurity News by Jose Bolanos MD to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.