Google users were offered to log into accounts without passwords and switch to a new system – encryption keys that require a smartphone with an iOS or Android mobile operating system to activate. It has been reported Border.
“Starting today, Google users can completely disable their passwords and two-factor authentication codes when signing in,” a spokesperson for the company said.
At the same time, Google assured that access keys are a safer and more convenient alternative to passwords. According to The Verge, they could replace traditional passwords and other sign-in systems like two-factor authentication or SMS verification in the near future.
The American company added that since there are no passwords that can be stolen as a result of a phishing attack, access keys are only found on devices that provide greater security and protection.
To be able to log in with an access key, it must be linked to a specific account. After that, the platform will start asking for it when signing in or detecting potentially suspicious activity that requires additional verification.
Google passkeys are stored on iPhones running iOS 16 and Android devices running Android 9. If hacking is suspected, users can immediately disable certain passkeys from their Google account settings.
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