Launch of a new standard that allows the use of biometric techniques to log on to websites

At this time, logging into websites still requires users to enter their password. This has been a way that has been adopted for a very long time, but it is not necessarily the most reliable way because passwords can be broken. However, this could change in the future because a new Web site standard was launched by FIDO Alliance and W3C that would allow websites to use biometrics such as fingerprints and facial recognition to log on to sites.

To be more specific, the new standard for approved websites will allow users to sign in with password-free methods. This includes biometrics as mentioned earlier, along with cameras and USB keys as alternative ways. Because Mozilla's new Firefox browser is the only browser that supports this new standard, it is expected to be supported by both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge in the next two months.

Opera also announced its commitment to the technology, which unfortunately means Apple's Safari browser is the only remaining browser that does not support this new standard, or at least Apple has not announced its intention to do so yet. Given Apple's impact on biometrics, such as integrating Face ID into iPhone X and fingerprint recognition on MacBooks, it is surprising to see that Apple is not fast in adopting this new standard.

However, this does not mean that passwords will be completely eliminated, but this new standard may mean that we will see more advanced options available to sign in to future websites.

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