Why Passkeys Are Failing to Replace Your Passwords
Do you still use passwords? Most of us do, even though tech companies promised they would be gone by now. If you follow technology news, you probably heard that passkeys would replace your old login habits. Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft pushed this new feature hard. Yet, here we are, still typing in our pets' names followed by a year. Why is this transition taking so long? Let us look at what is holding back this big change. What is a Passkey and Why Do They Matter? Before we look at the problems, we should understand what we are dealing with. A passkey is a new way to log in without a password. Instead of typing a secret word, your device uses your face, fingerprint, or a PIN. It uses a pair of keys. One key stays safe on your device, and the other key goes to the website. They must match for you to get in. This system is much safer than normal passwords. Hackers cannot steal your login info in a data breach because there is no password to steal. You can...