Account linking improves UX but can expose users to account takeover. Learn about key risks, safe design patterns, and how providers like Google and Apple handle email verification.
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August 06, 2026
The case for device binding: what it actually protects
Most authentication proves someone holds the right credential, not which device they're holding it on. Device binding (also called device authentication) closes that gap: a private key generated in a phone's secure hardware, attested by Apple or Google, and used for step-up approval or full passwordless login via PIN or biometrics.
July 21, 2026
Hugging Face's AI agent breach: The Identity gap explained
Hugging Face's July 2026 breach ran end-to-end via an autonomous AI agent. Here's the identity gap that let it spread, and how Ory closes it.