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    Nexiden sues Ping Identity over mobile authentication patents

    2026-08-21CC-BY-4.0digital-idpasskeys-webauthn

    Nexiden filed a patent infringement suit against Ping Identity in Texas federal court over two patents covering secure mobile device registration and session-based authentication.

    • The asserted patents are US 9,521,548 and US 10,592,872, covering on-device private keys paired with local biometric authentication.
    • Nexiden says licensing approaches in March 2023 and September 2024 did not succeed; the target is the PingID app.
    • Nexiden seeks an injunction plus damages for past and ongoing infringement.
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    Yubico ships YubiKey firmware 5.8 with hardware-backed signing

    2026-07-21CC-BY-4.0passkeys-webauthn

    Yubico released YubiKey firmware version 5.8, adding CTAP 2.3 support and a preview of the WebAuthn signing extension for hardware-backed approvals.

    • Firmware 5.8 supports CTAP 2.3 and a preview of the WebAuthn signing extension.
    • Hardware-backed signing targets transaction approvals, AI agent authorizations, and payment confirmations.
    • Enterprise Attestation supports up to 16 relying-party identifiers.
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    Microsoft sets Entra passkey default and SMS retirement timeline

    2026-07-15CC-BY-4.0passkeys-webauthn

    Microsoft set a phased timeline to make passkeys the default Entra ID experience for users enabled for SMS or voice and to retire Microsoft-provided telecom authentication.

    • On September 1, 2026, in-scope users will be enabled and prompted to register passkeys.
    • Microsoft-provided SMS and voice delivery retires for public-cloud Entra ID on February 1, 2027.
    • Organizations with a continuing operational need can use a customer-managed telecom provider, while Microsoft recommends phishing-resistant methods as the primary path.
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    Singpass begins passkey rollout for national digital ID login

    2026-06-30CC-BY-4.0passkeys-webauthndigital-idmobile-id

    Singapore's GovTech began rolling out passkeys for Singpass, replacing phishable sign-in steps with cryptographic credentials unlocked by local device biometrics or a passcode.

    • The rollout began with eligible iOS users able to create a passkey from July 1, 2026.
    • The private key remains on the user's device while Singpass stores the corresponding public key.
    • Setting up Singpass on a replacement device automatically deactivates the app and passkey on the lost or previous device.
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    WebComm and ASUS launch FIDO-based Zero Trust PC for Thailand

    2026-06-24CC-BY-4.0passkeys-webauthndigital-id

    WebComm and ASUS introduced a FIDO-based Zero Trust PC for Thailand, tying device-level access controls to passwordless authentication and enterprise identity assurance.

    • The product positions FIDO authentication as a hardware-level control inside an enterprise endpoint.
    • The Zero Trust framing links device trust, identity verification, and secure access policy.
    • The launch reflects growing use of passkey and WebAuthn standards beyond consumer sign-in flows.
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    Microsoft begins phasing out SMS codes for personal account sign-in and recovery

    2026-05-19CC-BY-4.0passkeys-webauthndigital-id

    Microsoft began phasing out SMS-based verification codes for personal account sign-in and recovery, steering users toward passkeys, authenticator apps, and hardware security keys.

    • The shift is intended to reduce exposure to SIM-swapping and other telecommunications-channel attacks.
    • Microsoft is positioning FIDO2-compliant passkeys and hardware-backed methods as the preferred recovery and authentication baseline.
    • The move extends passwordless authentication pressure from enterprise environments into consumer account recovery.
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    Aware announces third-party testing results across PAD, bias testing, DHS RIVR, and passkey readiness

    2026-02-17CC-BY-4.0padpasskeys-webauthnfacial-recognitionaware

    Aware released external validation results across ISO/IEC 30107-3 Level 2 presentation attack detection, ISO/IEC 19795-10 bias testing, DHS Rapid Identity Verification Rally participation, and FIDO2 passkey readiness.

    • Aware achieved ISO/IEC 30107-3 Level 2 PAD certification, covering advanced presentation attack scenarios.
    • The company also demonstrated ISO/IEC 19795-10 bias testing compliance and FIDO2 passkey readiness.
    • DHS RIVR participation builds on Aware's top performance in prior DHS security testing announced in June 2025.
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    Swissbit Adds HID Seos Support to iShield Key 2, Expands Enterprise Passkey Use

    2025-12-12CC-BY-4.0passkeys-webauthnswissbit

    Swissbit added HID Seos support to its iShield Key 2 portfolio, positioning a single enterprise token for both FIDO2/WebAuthn passkeys and physical-access credential deployments.

    • The update adds Seos support for physical access systems alongside FIDO2 authentication capabilities.
    • Swissbit describes multiple iShield Key 2 variants, including a Pro version aimed at broader credential use cases.
    • The announcement reflects enterprise interest in consolidating logical-access and physical-access credentials.
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    Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Moves Mobile Customers to FIDO Cloud Authentication with OneSpan

    2025-11-17CC-BY-4.0passkeys-webauthnonespan

    Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank is migrating mobile users to phishing‑resistant, FIDO‑based cloud authentication with OneSpan, replacing passwords with passkeys built on WebAuthn/FIDO2.

    • Bank‑scale rollout of passkeys for mobile customers
    • Cloud authentication built on WebAuthn/FIDO2
    • Targets stronger security and simpler sign‑in
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    Germany Moves Government Services to Passkeys

    2025-10-02CC-BY-4.0passkeys-webauthn

    Germany announced a program to replace passwords for government services with passkeys, aligning with WebAuthn standards to improve security and usability.

    • Government accounts to support passwordless login
    • Built on WebAuthn/FIDO2 platform authenticators
    • Part of a broader digital identity modernization agenda
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