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Microsoft Is Allowing Some Users To Ditch Their Passwords.

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Its in favour of fingerprints & facial recognition.

Microsoft is allowing some users to ditch their passwords from today - in favour of fingerprints, facial recognition and authenticator apps instead.

The technology company claims the move will make users more secure as passwords can be an easy target for hackers.

579 attacks take place every second.

The feature's being rolled out over the next few weeks

 

 

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