In an era where online security is more critical than ever, tech giants are continually seeking ways to enhance their users’ protection against cyber threats. Google, one of the world’s leading tech companies, is taking a significant step towards fortifying its security measures.
As per the information, Google will soon encourage users to set up passkeys for their first-party accounts such as Gmail, YouTube, and more, to offer an innovative layer of authentication. With passkeys, signing in to your Google Account just involves entering a username and your phone or computer’s existing password.
However, Google is also working with partners to enable passkeys across Chrome and Android platforms. The goal is to kill passwords, which can be shared, phished, and exposed in data breaches. That is not possible with passkeys and is why the industry is pushing this passwordless future so hard.
Google’s move to encourage passkeys signifies a broader trend in the tech industry, the gradual phasing out of traditional, easily guessable passwords. The emphasis is shifting towards stronger authentication methods, and passkeys are at the forefront of this transformation.
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