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74 - Passkeys Provide Better Security Than Passwords

74 - Passkeys Provide Better Security Than Passwords

Update: 2024-11-14
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No one really likes passwords. Even the best ones are no
match for today’s international crime rings. So, the push is on, led by Microsoft, Apple, and Google, to get you to switch from passwords to passkeys.


In this episode: What passkeys are and how they work, why they are better than passwords, and how you switch to them on your online accounts.


Additional Resources & Consumerpedia Episodes:


Why It’s Time to Ditch Passwords and Switch to Passkeys


#5: CyberCrime: a Former Cyber Crook Explains How to protect Yourself

#11: Stop, Thief! How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

#48: How Will Scammers Use AI?


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74 - Passkeys Provide Better Security Than Passwords

74 - Passkeys Provide Better Security Than Passwords

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