Are passkeys more secure than passwords?

Passkeys are being marketed as the silver bullet for online security. Major companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft have all rolled them out recently, and many websites now offer them as a login option.

The question is, do they deliver on that promise? Furthermore, what might you be giving up in exchange for this supposed convenience? Let’s break it down.

This article is the final piece in a series of content relating to Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026, which runs throughout October. The previous articles have covered reducing data collection on social media, VPN dark web alerts and free alternatives, VPN protection when using AI, and the benefits of dedicated antivirus over packaged solutions.

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Every time there’s a massive...

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