Passwords vs. Biometrics: Why Americans Stick to the Classics Despite Hacker Threats

Finger Fright: Only 21% of Americans trust biometrics over good ol’ passwords, says NordVPN. Why? Hacked fingerprints on the dark web and the echo of ’14’s fingerprint-photo heist. Passkeys to the rescue? Stay tuned!

Published: Added: April 18, 2024 at 9:14 amAssembled by: J J
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When it comes to securing our digital lives, Americans are giving biometrics the cold shoulder in favor of good ol' alphanumerical hug. Sure, a password like '12345' is as secure as a screen door on a submarine, but hey, at least it's not your fingerprint floating in the cyber-ether, right?

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