For years, Internet users have been asked to create increasingly complicated passwords. However, an alternative is changing the way people identify themselves on apps, banks and online services.
Technology is called Passkey and is able to access the account through fingerprints, facial recognition, or the safety code of the device.
According to the international organisation FIDO Alliance, then they use two-key cryptography. One is maintained by online service, while the private key remains under user control.
This approach significantly reduces the risk of hyshing attacks in which frauds create false pages to steal passwords.
The American newspaper The Washington Post reported on October 9, 2026, that technology is gaining importance, although many services still rely on traditional passwords.
Google and other major technology companies already support this approach.
However, switching to an internet without passwords is not without difficulty. Account-resolvement, use of various devices and limited support from several platforms remain challenges.
Experts stress that account safety also depends on the way it is restored.
For users, the biggest change may be very simple: Instead of remembering a password, it will be enough to unlock the phone.
