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Author/Source: Jason Hiner See the full link here

Takeaway

This article explains what passkeys are and how they are changing the way people log into websites and apps. You will learn that passkeys are a safer and easier way to sign in than traditional passwords.

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Technical Subject Understandability

Beginner

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Analogy/Comparison

Using a passkey is like having a special key for each locked door that automatically opens when you show your face or fingerprint, so you never have to remember a secret code.

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Why It Matters

Passkeys make online accounts much safer because they are very hard for hackers to steal and eliminate the need to remember many complex passwords. For example, they protect you from phishing scams where someone tries to trick you into revealing your password.

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Related Terms

Passkey, FIDO Alliance, Public-key cryptography, Phishing. Jargon Conversion: A passkey is a new way to sign in online without typing a password. The FIDO Alliance is a group of technology companies that create safer ways to log into websites. Public-key cryptography is a secure system that uses two linked digital keys, one key is shared, and the other is kept secret, to protect your online information. Phishing is when tricky messages try to fool you into giving away private details, like your passwords.