Since around 2018, experts in cybersecurity have predicted the end of passwords, expecting technologies like passkeys, biometrics, and FIDO2 hardware tokens to take over. The vision promised stronger security: eliminating breaches, stopping credential stuffing, and ending the need for sticky notes with passwords. Yet, widespread adoption remains elusive. A recent analysis from HYPR in March 2026 highlights this ongoing delay in transitioning to a passwordless future.
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