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Today sees the launch of Googles new Titan Security Key which can be used as a second authentication factor and also to store your passkeys.

Almost 2 years on from the last time I wrote about QWACs, I'm sadly not here to tell you that things have gone well since then. In fact, I'm actually here to tell you that things are not going well at all... QWAC Back in Jan 2022, I wrote a

Passkeys are beginning to make their way into popular apps, from password managers to multi-factor authenticators, but what exactly are they? As this new technology promises to make passwords a thing of the past, Neal Fennimore explains the concepts behind passkeys, demonstrates how they work, and speculates what we might expect from them in the future.

Amazon, the online shopping behemoth, has taken a decisive step toward the future of online security with its recent announcement: the integration of passkey

Amazon is rolling out support for passkeys for its shopping app and website. iOS users can enable it for the app, and Android app support is coming soon.

Passwordless passkey support will be deployed by WhatsApp to all users on Android devices in the coming weeks and months, just days after Google began passkey implementation by default, according to The Verge.

Meta is rolling out the passkey feature to WhatsApp users on Android. It allows users to log in with their device’s security, like facial recognition scanning, PIN, or fingerprint, instead of less secure passwords.

In a significant move to bolster online security and streamline user experience, Google has declared that passkeys will now serve as the default sign-in...

As adoption of passkeys increases across various devices, it's important to understand how passkeys work, and why they may end up replacing standard passwords.

Nintendo has rolled out support for passkeys, the more secure passwordless sign-in method that lets you verify your identity using your fingerprint, face scan, or other methods.