Synaptics announces turnkey USB-based fingerprint authentication dongle

Passwords are the bane of security researchers around the globe. On average, those that are easy to remember likely aren’t very long or complex and thus, easy for hackers to crack. Lengthier passwords with a mix of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols are typically more secure but much more difficult to remember.

Until security researchers can devise a foolproof authentication method, we’re left with traditional character-based passwords bolstered by two-factor authentication and biometric solutions. While still hackable, the latter option at least makes the process a bit more difficult, especially when trying to do remotely.