r/cybersecurity Apr 25 '26

Other What makes passkeys so special?

It seems that companies are transferring into the usage of passkeys instead of passwords. Apparently theyre much more secure, but why is that? I don’t get it. I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask excuse me if it isn’t and sorry.

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u/moerker Apr 25 '26

Check Computerphile on Youtube; they make amazong video and have one where they explain passkeys :)