Celebrating World Password Day, Google said that passkeys have been used for over a billion authentications — but it’ll take time to ditch passwords completely.
Google is kicking off World Password Day by updating us on its efforts toward replacing the often hacked, guessed, and stolen form of authentication with passkeys. Their passwordless approach relies on device-based authentication instead, making logging in faster and more secure. In a blog post on Thursday, the company announced that over 400 million Google Accounts have used passkeys since rolling them out, logging over a billion authentications between them.
“The helplessness of users on these threads is obvious — and these are technical early adopters. The users we need to be advocates for changing from passwords to passkeys. If these users can’t make it work how will people from other disciplines fare?” “Passwords have had a good run, we’ve had them for the last 70 years already.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Thailand to increase daily minimum wage to 400 baht in OctThailand to increase daily minimum wage to 400 baht in Oct
Read more »
Shanghai Launches Versatile Shenguang 400 Color Negative FilmThere is a new film on the scene for analog photographers. Shanghai's new 400 color negative film promises versatility and high saturation.
Read more »
Trick New Battery Could Give Electric Mercedes G-Class A 400-Mile RangeReport says G580 EQ battery upgrade coming in 2026 will boost range by more than 35 percent
Read more »
Vehicle fatally strikes cyclist, drags him about 400 feet near Melrose Park hospital: policeMelrose Park police say a bicyclist was struck and killed near Gottlieb Hospital Tuesday.
Read more »
AdventHealth 400: Kansas Picks, Betting Odds & Race PreviewNASCAR betting odds for AdventHealth 400 on May 5. NASCAR picks to win at Kansas Speedway, including favorites Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin.
Read more »
Mercedes G-Class EV could get 400-mile range with new batterySilicon-anode battery, due in production from 2026, is set to boost energy density by as much as 40%
Read more »