SWEDEN – Bitwarden, a Santa Barbara, CA-based open source password manager, acquired Passwordless.dev, a Swedish open source startup that enables developers to create passkeys and other forms of WebAuthn passwordless experiences quickly.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed.This acquisition follows a $100M funding round and allows Bitwarden to equip customers with a WebAuthn framework from which to develop custom features and deliver passwordless user experiences. A core part of the FIDO2 specification, WebAuthn is a modern open authentication standard supported by browsers and technology giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Apple.Bitwarden is to launch the Bitwarden Passwordless.dev beta, available immediately. Led by Anders Åberg, founder, Passwordless.dev integrates with existing systems and allows developers to bring WebAuthn to users in a few lines of code. Led by CEO Michael Crandell, Bitwarden empowers organizations and individuals to safely store and share sensitive data. With an open source approach to password management, the company makes it easy for users to extend security practices to all of their online experiences. Cloud and self-hosted options give customers flexibility to meet the most stringent security requirements. Bitwarden is available in over 50 languages with a passionate global community of security experts and enthusiasts.19/01/2023
