Economy

Your Body Is the New Password

From selfies to heartbeat recognition, bioengineering is the future of digital security.
Clever ways to stay incognito.REUTERS/Steve Marcus

Our digital lives require a great deal of user names and passwords. One study estimated that the average person has to recall 10 passwords per day. Between banking, shopping, and dating online, it can be a hassle to remember all of that login information—and using the same passwords over and over leaves us vulnerable to identity theft.

In fact, in a 2014 Gallup poll, the majority of Americans reported that they feared credit card theft more than any other crime. The same survey found that eleven percent of Americans reported that they or a family member had been digitally hacked in the past year. Now more than ever, Americans are searching for a way to keep their identities safe.