Passkeys could make passwords a thing of the past

Passkeys use facial recognition or your smartphone's fingerprint reader to simplify identity verification on a website or mobile application. — AFP Relaxnews

Now adopted by Apple, Google and Microsoft, passkeys are becoming a standard feature. More secure than simple passwords, these passkeys enable you to log in quickly and securely to your favourite sites and applications.

It’s no secret that passwords can nowadays be easily stolen by online criminals. That’s why it's important to be careful when choosing and updating passwords, and to use two-factor authentication where possible. But with the advent of passkeys, the days of passwords may be over for good.