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Facebook Wants To Make Passwords Obsolete

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Facebook says it is working to protect users' sensitive information by making passwords useless.

The social media giant is testing an account recovery program that uses your Facebook profile to verify your identity.

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For instance, users may have to recognize photos of their Facebook friends to log into other accounts.

This feature does not replace passwords yet, but Facebook says it is a step closer to getting rid of them.

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