The use of passwords to authenticate your Google or any other account has existed for as long as we can remember. For that ‘additional’ security buff, we got two-factor authentication too. Unfortunately, remembering passwords can be arduous, and two-factor verification processes can be bypassed too, which is why the company has announced Passkeys support, a quicker and more secure way of logging in. Here is how the feature works.
Passkeys can be more secure than two-factor authentication as it employs the same process of letting users log in as they would when accessing their own smartphone or tablet
For those that do not know, Passkeys is an industry standard developed by the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium, meaning that this integration will work on Apple devices and others that support this security feature. Google states the following regarding its latest addition to bring a more secure way to login for users.
“Passkeys are a new way to sign in to apps and websites. They’re both easier to use and more secure than passwords, so users no longer need to rely on the names of pets, birthdays or the infamous “password123.” Instead, passkeys let users sign in to apps and sites the same way they unlock their devices: with a fingerprint, a face scan or a screen lock PIN. And, unlike passwords, passkeys are resistant to online attacks like phishing, making them more secure than things like SMS one-time codes.”
So how are Passkeys more secure than a two-factor authentication or the more traditional ‘remembering your password’ practice? It lets users sign into Google accounts the same way they would gain access to the home screen of their Android handset or iPhone, either by using a fingerprint, a facial scan, or a PIN. Passkeys also help to prevent prevalent online scams such as phishing, which makes them even more secure than the company’s two-factor authentication approach.
To start using Passkeys immediately, you can try out this security feature by clicking here, with the process being quite seamless to set up. Google will continue to support the conventional passwords and two-factor authentication verification processes, hinting that users may take some time to adopt this new security addition. We will have a guide ready for our readers shortly on how they can set up their Passkey, so you can wait for that or try out the feature yourself in the meantime.
News Source: Google
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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