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Author/Source: Chris Snelling See the full link here

Takeaway

This article explains what passkeys are and why they are becoming a popular new way to sign in online. You will learn how passkeys make logging into websites and apps safer and easier than using traditional passwords.

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Technical Subject Understandability

Beginner

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Analogy/Comparison

Using a special, unique digital key on your phone to unlock your online accounts, instead of a secret password.

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Why It Matters

Passkeys are important because they make your online accounts much safer from hackers and easier to access. For example, passkeys protect you from phishing scams where criminals try to trick you into giving away your password, because there is no password to steal.

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Related Terms

Public-key cryptography, private key, public key, biometrics, phishing. Jargon Conversion: Public-key cryptography is a system that uses two linked digital keys, one public and one private, to secure information. A private key is a secret digital key stored on your device that only you have, used to prove your identity. A public key is a digital key stored with the online service you use, which matches your private key to verify you. Biometrics is using parts of your body, like your fingerprint or face, to confirm who you are. Phishing is a trick where someone tries to fool you into giving them your personal information, like passwords, often through fake emails or websites.