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by flashm 2599 days ago
Debunked how? It seems the consensus is that it’s just as secure as using a username and password and allowing the user to reset via email. It’s been discussed here a few times.
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You have zero control over how their email is handled - and you're providing a way to login, no questions asked, with just access to their email.

The usual "argument" about email resets is irrelevant - a password reset (a) doesn't have to be fully automated, (b) doesn't grant invisible access to an attacker (c) should leave an obvious audit trail