13 Hidden Costs of Password-Based Authentication (With Real ROI Math)
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Feed Name: Security Boulevard
Date Published: 2026-04-25
Date Updated: 2026-04-25
Author: MojoAuth Blog - Passwordless Authentication & Identity Solutions
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This MojoAuth blog post catalogs 13 hidden costs of password-based authentication—ranging from $70-per-reset support costs and SMS OTP delivery fees to breach, compliance, and revenue losses—and provides an "Annual Password Tax" ROI worksheet and examples arguing that passwordless (FIDO2/passkeys) deployments typically recoup costs within 12–18 months.
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