In the digital world, passwords have long been the cornerstone of protecting our online identities. But repeatedly forgetting passwords, keeping weak passwords or becoming a victim of hacking – these problems have become common. Passkey technology has brought the solution to these challenges, which is being considered as the secure and easy log-in system of the future.
Passkey is a new log-in technology that does not require the user to remember a password to sign in to a website or app. Instead, biometric security present on the device such as fingerprint, face unlock or screen lock PIN is used. In simple language, your phone or laptop becomes your identity.
How does Passkey work?
The Passkey system is based on public-key cryptography. When you set up Passkey on a website or app, a digital key pair is created—a public key and a private key. The public key is saved on the server, while the private key remains safe on your device and is never shared.
When you log in, the website asks for verification from the device to verify your identity. The log-in is complete as soon as you confirm with fingerprint or Face ID. In this there is neither the need to type the password nor the hassle of remembering the OTP.
Why is Passkey more secure?
According to cyber security experts, Passkey is more secure than password. Because in this the risk of phishing attack is almost eliminated. Passwords can be stolen, but Passkey never leaves your device. This is the reason why it becomes very difficult for hackers to access the account.
Apart from this, the habit of using the same password on multiple websites also ends with Passkey. A separate digital key is created for each website, which further strengthens the security.
Which companies are adopting Passkey?
Today many big tech companies are supporting Passkey. Giants like Google, Apple and Microsoft are gradually implementing it on their platforms. Social media, email and online shopping sites are also moving towards adopting this technology.
Will passwords be lost completely?
Experts believe that in the coming time, Passkey may replace the password, but this change will happen gradually. At present, both Password and Passkey options will work together, so that it becomes easier for the users to adopt the new technology.
In this new era of digital security, Passkey technology is not only making log-in easier, but is also making the online world more secure than ever.
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