Are Passwords Dead? What Are Passkeys, and Why Everyone's Talking About Them

We've all been there. You try to log into your bank account with your username and password only to be met with a generic "incorrect password" error. You double-check your password manager, try a few variations, but after too many failed attempts, the system locks you out. Now you're funneled into a tedious re-authentication process involving security questions you barely remember and a password reset form that smugly informs you, "New password can't be the same as the old one." You proceed to throw your device in frustration. What is a Passkey? A passkey is a secure, easy-to-use replacement for passwords. It uses your device's built-in security (like Face ID, fingerprint, or a PIN) to log you into a website or service, without requiring you to remember or type anything. The passkey is then stored on a secure element of your phone or computer, which means the website or service you're accessing won't need to store any passwords on their servers – reducing the risk of breaches or hac ... Read full article.