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Passwords Dying? Why Africa’s Tech Scene Will Love It

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Why Your Password’s Days Are Numbered (And That’s Great News!)

Let’s face it: managing passwords is a nightmare. Most people resort to reusing passwords across multiple platforms, perhaps with minor tweaks. While convenient, this practice significantly compromises your online security. But you’re not to blame! As Olawale Lawal points out, the password system itself is fundamentally flawed.

The Rise of Passkeys

Lawal, a seasoned expert in building secure financial systems, argues that passwords are the weakest link in digital security. Even with complex, unique passwords, vulnerabilities persist. Each time you enter your password, it’s transmitted online and stored (ideally hashed) by websites, creating opportunities for breaches. The good news? Passwords are on their way out, replaced by a more secure alternative: passkeys.

Passkeys promise a future where logging in is simpler and safer than ever before.

The password system is not just inconvenient, but it’s inherently insecure.

Thanks to passkeys, we can look forward to a world where we no longer need to rely on them.

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