Google wants to eliminate passwords

Tired of racking your brain after another password change? Google knows that, and it's rolling out an alternative. The tech giant has introduced passkeys, a feature it calls "a major step" toward eliminating passwords for good. 

Users will be able to access their accounts — much like they might access their phone — by scanning their finger or face, or using a PIN, Google says. Passkeys are also more secure than passwords because they use "cryptographic keys stored on your devices," making them resistant to phishing attacks, Wired notes.

Google acknowledges that "the change to passkeys will take time" and says traditional passwords will still work for now.

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