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Microsoft really wants users to ditch passwords and switch to passkeys

Time to forget that password you've used since the age of 12

Passkeys are a more secure alternative to passwords as their private encryption key is only stored on a local device, such as your phone, and not on leaky servers that are liable being attacked. Passkeys also don’t need to be entered into a website - just verifying your identity using a biometric authenticator app that scans your face or a fingerprint will grant you entry to your account. Upon joining TechRadar Pro as a Staff Writer, Benedict transitioned his focus towards cybersecurity, exploring state-sponsored threat actors, malware, social engineering, and national security.

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