Phone passkeys: safer than passwords—but what about loss or theft?

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Source: The Guardian
Phone passkeys: safer than passwords—but what about loss or theft?
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A Guardian reader questions whether passkeys (which can be a PIN or biometrics on a smartphone) are truly safer than traditional passwords, given risks of phone theft or loss. While passkeys align with phishing resistance and stay device-bound, questions remain about real-world scenarios when a phone is compromised. The piece notes that the UK National Cyber Security Centre and others promote passkeys and invites readers to share experiences to better understand their practicality.

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