New Delhi, October 12: Google has announced its intention to make “passkeys” the default sign-in method for all users, offering them as an alternative to traditional passwords. With a passkey, users can access apps and websites using a variety of methods, such as biometric sensors (such as fingerprint or facial recognition), PINs, or patterns. This approach aims to relieve users of the burden of remembering and managing complex passwords.
In a recent blog post, Google said, “This means that the next time you sign in to your account, you’ll be prompted to create and use a passkey, making your future sign-ins simpler.” This also means you’ll see the ‘Skip password when possible’ option turned on in your Google Account settings.” However, Google acknowledges that it takes time for new technologies to be widely adopted, so traditional passwords may still be in use for some time.
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A key benefit of Passkeys, as highlighted by the tech giant, is that they eliminate the need for users to remember complex combinations of numbers and special characters found in traditional passwords. Additionally, Passkey is designed to be resistant to phishing attacks while strengthening security.
Google reports that since the introduction of Passkeys for Google Accounts, 64% of users have found them easier to use than traditional methods like passwords and two-step verification.
In a separate development, Google has announced that it will implement stricter rules in Gmail for bulk senders from February 2024. This initiative aims to reduce spam and unwanted emails in Gmail. Aiming to enhance inbox security and reduce spam, Google will introduce new requirements for bulk senders, defined as anyone sending more than 5,000 messages to a Gmail address in a single day.
