We’ve had enough malware campaigns and data breaches to confirm the need for better data protection online. The Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) standard is a step in the right direction, and the first compatible devices are coming out now.

U2F is an open authentication standard. It was initially developed by Google, but it’s now managed by the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance. The FIDO Alliance also includes household names like Microsoft, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Discover, Samsung, and BlackBerry among its members.

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