Traditional authentication
Before getting into the complexities of DID authentication, it’s critical to understand the faults in standard authentication techniques. Passwords, once thought to be the basis of digital security, now have a slew of flaws:
- Password vulnerabilities: Passwords are vulnerable to a variety of attacks, ranging from readily guessable weak passwords to the possibility of password reuse across numerous platforms, exposing users to possible security issues. The human instinct to select easily remembered passwords frequently leads to compromised security.
- Phishing attacks: Phishing attacks, in which hostile actors deceive users into disclosing their credentials, take advantage of the confidence that users place in traditional login protocols. Despite attempts to educate and raise awareness, consumers might still fall victim to well-crafted phishing attacks.
- Centralized data breaches: The centralization of user passwords in databases is a big...
