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Why Passwordless Access?

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  • Passwordless access is considered safer than traditional password-based authentication for several reasons:

    1. Eliminates Weak Passwords: Customers often create passwords, reuse them across multiple sites, or choose easy-to-guess passwords

    2. Protection Against Phishing: Phishing attacks trick users into revealing their passwords

    3. Reduced Credential Stuffing: Attackers often use credentials obtained from data breaches on other platforms (credential stuffing)

    4. No Passwords to Store: Storing passwords securely is a challenge for companies

    5. Resistance to Brute Force Attacks: Without a password to guess, brute-force attempts become ineffective

    6. Improved User Experience: Not needing to remember and frequently reset passwords enhances user experience, reducing the risk of weak or poorly managed credentials

  • Passwordless systems remove these vulnerabilities by replacing passwords with stronger authentication methods, like the PodPlay email access method

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