Use of passkeys expands as passwordless authentication push advances

The drive for a passwordless near-future continues as passkeys are increasingly being adopted as authenticators for different sign-in purposes.

Reports suggest this authentication method is coming with Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system, for Nintendo gaming accounts, device switching for messaging giant WhatsApp, as well as for access to many other supported websites and mobile applications.

Passkeys are secure authentication credentials different from passwords and are based on personal characteristics such as biometrics which either allow or deny access to digital …

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