Are you one of those who have a password for each digital platform but then forget them? Or do you have a password for everything even when sometimes that can represent a risk to your cybersecurity? Then Passkey could be the perfect solution for you.
In a digital environment in which cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important, it is essential to know how to protect ourselves from cybercriminals. Unfortunately, this knowledge does not always reach everyone, leaving many users and even companies completely vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Fortunately, cybersecurity solutions evolve every day, which is why Passkey comes to replace passwords and avoid all the problems that the use of passwords can entail, for example, phishing. This new access code system works by linking personal accounts to the devices on which you use the company’s Password Manager.
Passkey technology prevents the theft of user accounts and data over the Internet, because if they managed to steal the Passkey, they would not be able to access user accounts because access is only possible with the device that was created and with the biometric data of the owner.
What is Passkey and how does it work?
Passkey, developed by Google, Apple, and Microsoft, was released alongside the Google Chrome update for Windows 11, macOS, and Android operating systems.
These are some key points to understand how it works:
- It consists of an encrypted code through a biometric access in which the alphanumeric keys disappear.
- The new type of key that the user will have to create requires confirmation of their account information (username and email) and then a biometric system is added.
- The system’s internal encrypted key is stored on the device or in the cloud.
- It will only work by activating you with a biometric element such as fingerprints or facial recognition.
- If you want to connect from your computer, a QR code will be generated that you must scan with your smartphone and then complete the biometric identification.
- Passkey will be available for all browsers, so you can use it from ChromeOS, macOS, iOS or Windows.
In order to use Passkey correctly, remember to comply with these requirements:
- Make sure you have the updated version of Google Chrome M108, it is now available for Windows 11, MacOS or Android operating systems.
- Access the browser settings and go to the password manager. There the Passkey is created.
- The code will be stored in the device: it will take unique keys from the hardware and established biometrics (fingerprint or facial recognition). It is possible to move the system between devices through the Google cloud.
Thus, with this new development called Passkey, you will not have to worry about remembering a thousand passwords or putting your information at risk by using a single password for all your access to digital platforms.
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