All Google users urged by experts to enable 'unhackable' password alternative

DO NOT rely on passwords if there is a better alternative.

Security experts have revealed how people using popular apps such as Google, TikTok, Amazon and Uber should check their settings immediately.

There is a new type of login technology called passkeys that allow you to log in without entering a password.

They are usually linked to some type of authentication on your computer iPhone or Android – such as a fingerprint scanner, Face ID or your passcode.

However, not all apps and websites support this yet, but over time more and more apps and websites will make this possible.

Cyber ​​experts at Keeper Security urge users to try them because they are so much more secure than passwords.

What is an access key?

Passwords are very dangerous.

For starters, many people opt for simple passwords that can be “cracked” in seconds.

And people with complex passwords often reuse them, so a single hack can lead to multiple accounts being broken into.

Even if you use a strong and unique password, it can still be leaked or stolen in the event of a breach by malware on your device.

Passwords are much more secure in comparison.

A report from Pentasecurity described the passkeys as “unhackable”, “non-phishable” and “non-stealable”.

“In addition to providing a convenient and seamless user experience, passkeys are also one of the most secure authentication options available.” noticed.

Password keys consist of two things: a public key and a private key.

The public key is stored with the app you log into, such as Google or Uber.

And the private key is stored on your device.

“Passkeys are also generally more secure to use than passwords because they are phishing-resistant, error-resistant, and by design they support two-factor authentication (2FA),” says Aranza Trevino of Keeper Security.

“Since passkeys are not user-generated but are automatically generated using public key cryptography, they are also fail-safe against common password errors and cannot be easily compromised.”

Which apps use passcodes?

Many apps now use passkeys, and you probably already have some installed.

Keeper Security said Google, TikTok, Amazon and Uber all support passkeys – and urged users to set them up.

For example, to set one up on Google, log in and go to your account settings.

Navigate to Security > How to sign in to Google > Passwords and then verify your identity.

You will then be guided through setting up your access key.

You can do the same process on TikTok, Amazon and Uber to enable passcodes.