Passkeys are easier to use than many traditional authentication methods. They are also resistant to phishing, which allows users to consistently and securely log in to supported websites. The passwordless technology, first introduced in 2022, is based on industry standards from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the FIDO Alliance and is supported by Apple, Google, Microsoft, Paypal, eBay and others.


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Biometric Update: NIST issues guidance to fit passkeys into digital identity recommendations

Andrew Shikiar, CEO of the FIDO Alliance, noted that the updated NIST guidance confirms passkeys’…

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TechCrunch: WhatsApp adds global support for passkeys on iOS

WhatsApp is launching passkey verification on iOS, eliminating the requirement for users to manage SMS…

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Tech Radar: Bitwarden now supports passkeys on iOS devices

Popular free password manager Bitwarden now supports passkeys on iOS devices. The news follows the…

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