Weekly Security Tip - Passkeys Are Changing How We Sign In

Headline: Passkeys: A Simpler and More Secure Way to Sign In

Passwords have long been the front door to our accounts, but even strong passwords can be stolen, reused, or exposed in data breaches. Cybercriminals frequently use phishing attacks and stolen credentials to gain access to email, financial accounts, and business systems.

Passkeys are a newer and more secure way to sign in. Instead of relying on a password you must remember, passkeys use secure cryptographic keys stored directly on your device. This makes sign-ins both easier and significantly more resistant to phishing and credential theft.

As more websites and applications begin supporting passkeys, understanding how they work can help reduce risk and improve account security.

Quick Tips

• Passkeys help protect against phishing because they only work with the legitimate website they were created for
• The private key used in a passkey stays securely on your device, meaning there is no password for attackers to steal in a data breach
• Passkeys often make signing in easier by using Face ID, a fingerprint, or a device PIN instead of passwords

What You Should Do:
• Enable passkeys on important accounts whenever available, especially email, banking, and business systems
• Continue using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication on accounts that do not yet support passkeys
• Make sure your devices are secured with a strong PIN, password, fingerprint, or Face ID since passkeys rely on device security
• Keep your devices and browsers updated to ensure compatibility and security improvements
• Learn how passkey recovery works across your devices so you do not lose access to accounts

Call to Action: Passkeys make stronger security easier. As support continues to grow across websites and apps, enabling passkeys can help reduce the risk of phishing and password theft while making sign-ins faster and more convenient.