Tag: passwords
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Watch: Are Passkeys Safer Than Passwords? How They Work
Introduction: A new way to sign in Passwords have long been a weak link in online security. People reuse them, choose simple phrases, and often fall for phishing. Passkeys offer a different approach: they replace passwords with cryptographic keys that live on your device or in a secure cloud. In this explainer, we’ll break down…
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Are passkeys safer than passwords? Here’s how they work
Introduction: Rethinking online access Passwords have long been the gatekeepers of our online lives, but they aren’t perfect. People forget them, reuse them, or choose weak options that leave accounts vulnerable. A newer approach—passkeys—promises a safer, easier way to sign in. Here’s what passkeys are, how they work, and why some experts say they could…