Google Shares Update on Passkeys and New Ways to Protect Accounts
Swathi Kashettar
Google's passkeys have been used to authenticate users more than 1 billion times across over 400 million Google Accounts, demonstrating their widespread adoption and effectiveness
The Cross-Account Protection program has been expanded to share security notifications with other companies, protecting 2.4 billion accounts across 3.4 million apps and sites
Passkeys are now available for high-risk users to enroll in Google's Advanced Protection Program (APP), offering a more secure alternative to traditional passwords
Passkeys are designed to be phishing-resistant, relying on biometric authentication or a PIN, making them 50% faster than passwords and more secure against cyber threats
Users have the choice to create passkeys on personal devices or use physical security keys, providing convenience and flexibility in securing their accounts