Twitter introduced a system of authorization via SMS

Twitter 21 January launched a new opportunity authorization without using usernames and passwords - namely, by means of SMS. One-time password to authenticate comes in the form of messages on the phone.

On Twitter, the system for a shift away from traditional passwords big names "plan", and even gave it a name - Digits. Michael Ducker, chief product manager, realized the need to implement such a system during his travels. According to him, the further away from America, the less people have their email. But at the same time they have Internet access and cell phone.

Additionally, several advantages called a system. No need to remember passwords and enter them on the keyboards of mobile devices, and it is better protected against hacker attacks.

I recall that back in 2012 was to create an alliance FIDO . No, it's not a new incarnation of a "network of friends" - a set of specifications that define a set of mechanisms that displace dependence on passwords and provide secure authentication of users of Internet services. In fact, this rule works a variety of devices (scanners, fingerprint, etc.), which replaces the user to enter a password.

Source: geektimes.ru/post/244742/