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Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Deccan Herald
Meta finally introduces Passkeys feature to securely sign in to Facebook
Meta brings Passkeys to Facebook Credit: Meta How to setup Passkeys on Facebook. Credit: Meta
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Urgent Facebook warning for all users over risk of ‘stolen passwords' as billions urged to change ‘key' setting today
BILLIONS of Facebook users are being urged to use a new way of logging in. Meta bosses who run Facebook say that the new system is safer than passwords, which can be "guessed or easily stolen". 5 Meta has added a new way of logging in for Facebook Credit: Meta 5 Passkeys are far safer than logging in with passwords Credit: Meta Instead, Facebook is now offering Passkeys on smartphones – like your iPhone or Android. Instead of typing in a password, you'll simply log in the same way you unlock your phone. That means a Face ID scan on iPhone, or by tapping a fingerprint sensor. It's part of a massive push by tech giants – including Apple and Google – to replace passwords with Passkeys, which are seen as much safer. "Passkeys are secure digital credentials that act as alternatives for passwords," Meta explained. "They allow you to log in to websites and apps securely by verifying it's you using the fingerprint, face or PIN you use to unlock your device. "Passkeys can give you peace of mind about your account's security – they can't be guessed or easily stolen. "And once created, they make it faster and easier than ever to log in to Facebook, no memorised password needed." Meta says that Passkeys will be available for Facebook "soon" and that the rollout has already begun. They'll also arrive on the Messenger app "in the coming months". Once you've set up a Facebook Passkey, it'll also work on Messenger when that support is added. The Sun tests Meta's Orion holographic smart glasses built to replace phones Having a good password has been the recommendation from security experts for years. But passwords have major problems. They're difficult to remember unless they're short – which makes them easy to guess. And people often re-use passwords on multiple apps and sites, letting hackers break into several accounts all in one go. 5 You'll be able to 'skip' typing in passwords going forward Credit: Meta Even if you use long and unique log-ins via a password manager that remembers them for you, they can still be leaked or hacked. These problems don't exist with Passkeys, making them far safer. "Passkeys are an upgrade in security compared to traditional passwords and one-time SMS codes," Meta explained. "Because they are resistant to guessing or theft by malicious websites or scam links, making them effective against phishing and password spraying attacks. WHAT CAN FACEBOOK PASSKEYS BE USED FOR? Here's the official word from Meta... "Passkeys aren't limited to logging in to your Facebook account," Meta said. "You'll also be able to use your passkey to securely autofill payment information when making purchases using Meta Pay. "And eventually to log in to Messenger and protect your encrypted message backups." Picture Credit: Meta "By using passkeys, you'll have increased protection against online threats while also simplifying your login experience." Meta added: "Passkeys and the fingerprint, face scan or PIN you use to create them are always stored on your device and we'll never see, share or store them." HOW TO STEP UP A PASSKEY Once Passkeys are available to you, you'll get an alert when you log into your account. You can also find the option in the Accounts Centre area of your Facebook Settings. 5 You can easily create a Passkey inside your Facebook app's settings Credit: Meta 5 Once you've logged in, Facebook will work just like normal Credit: Meta Choose the Create Passkey option on the pop-up, and you'll be guided through the process. It'll take a few seconds, linking your Passkey to a face or fingerprint scan, or screen lock code. Then you can use your passkey for logging in on your mobile phone going forwards.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Urgent Facebook warning for all users over risk of ‘stolen passwords' as billions urged to change ‘key' setting today
BILLIONS of Facebook users are being urged to use a new way of logging in. Meta bosses who run Facebook say that the new system is safer than passwords, which can be "guessed or easily stolen". 5 Meta has added a new way of logging in for Facebook Credit: Meta 5 Passkeys are far safer than logging in with passwords Credit: Meta Instead, Facebook is now offering Passkeys on smartphones – like your Instead of typing in a password, you'll simply log in the same way you unlock your phone. That means a Face ID scan on iPhone, or by tapping a fingerprint sensor. It's part of a massive push by tech giants – including Apple and Google – to replace passwords with Passkeys, which are seen as much safer. "Passkeys are secure digital credentials that act as alternatives for passwords," Meta explained. Read more on Meta "They allow you to log in to websites and apps securely by verifying it's you using the fingerprint, face or PIN you use to unlock your device. "Passkeys can give you peace of mind about your account's security – they can't be guessed or easily stolen. "And once created, they make it faster and easier than ever to log in to Facebook, no memorised password needed." Meta says that Passkeys will be available for Facebook "soon" and that the rollout has already begun. Most read in Tech They'll also arrive on the Messenger app "in the coming months". Once you've set up a Facebook Passkey, it'll also work on Messenger when that support is added. The Sun tests Meta's Orion holographic smart glasses built to replace phones Having a good password has been the recommendation from security experts for years. But passwords have major problems. They're difficult to remember unless they're short – which makes them easy to guess. And people often re-use passwords on multiple apps and sites, letting hackers break into several accounts all in one go. 5 You'll be able to 'skip' typing in passwords going forward Credit: Meta Even if you use long and unique log-ins via a password manager that remembers them for you, they can still be leaked or hacked. These problems don't exist with Passkeys, making them far safer. "Passkeys are an upgrade in security compared to traditional passwords and one-time SMS codes," Meta explained. "Because they are resistant to guessing or theft by malicious websites or scam links, making them effective against phishing and password spraying attacks. WHAT CAN FACEBOOK PASSKEYS BE USED FOR? Here's the official word from Meta... "Passkeys aren't limited to logging in to your Facebook account," Meta said. "You'll also be able to use your passkey to securely autofill payment information when making purchases using Meta Pay. "And eventually to log in to Messenger and protect your encrypted message backups." Picture Credit: Meta "By using passkeys, you'll have increased protection against online threats while also simplifying your login experience." Meta added: "Passkeys and the fingerprint, face scan or PIN you use to create them are always stored on your device and we'll never see, share or store them." HOW TO STEP UP A PASSKEY Once Passkeys are available to you, you'll get an alert when you log into your account. You can also find the option in the Accounts Centre area of your Facebook Settings. 5 You can easily create a Passkey inside your Facebook app's settings Credit: Meta 5 Once you've logged in, Facebook will work just like normal Credit: Meta Choose the Create Passkey option on the pop-up, and you'll be guided through the process. It'll take a few seconds, linking your Passkey to a face or fingerprint scan, or screen lock code. Then you can use your passkey for logging in on your mobile phone going forwards.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Urgent Facebook warning for all users over risk of ‘stolen passwords' as billions urged to change ‘key' setting today
BILLIONS of Facebook users are being urged to use a new way of logging in. Meta bosses who run Facebook say that the new system is safer than passwords, which can be "guessed or easily stolen". 5 5 Instead, Facebook is now offering Passkeys on smartphones – like your iPhone or Android. Instead of typing in a password, you'll simply log in the same way you unlock your phone. That means a Face ID scan on iPhone, or by tapping a fingerprint sensor. It's part of a massive push by tech giants – including Apple and Google – to replace passwords with Passkeys, which are seen as much safer. "Passkeys are secure digital credentials that act as alternatives for passwords," Meta explained. "They allow you to log in to websites and apps securely by verifying it's you using the fingerprint, face or PIN you use to unlock your device. "Passkeys can give you peace of mind about your account's security – they can't be guessed or easily stolen. "And once created, they make it faster and easier than ever to log in to Facebook, no memorised password needed." Meta says that Passkeys will be available for Facebook "soon" and that the rollout has already begun. They'll also arrive on the Messenger app "in the coming months". Once you've set up a Facebook Passkey, it'll also work on Messenger when that support is added. The Sun tests Meta's Orion holographic smart glasses built to replace phones Having a good password has been the recommendation from security experts for years. But passwords have major problems. They're difficult to remember unless they're short – which makes them easy to guess. And people often re-use passwords on multiple apps and sites, letting hackers break into several accounts all in one go. 5 Even if you use long and unique log-ins via a password manager that remembers them for you, they can still be leaked or hacked. These problems don't exist with Passkeys, making them far safer. "Passkeys are an upgrade in security compared to traditional passwords and one-time SMS codes," Meta explained. "Because they are resistant to guessing or theft by malicious websites or scam links, making them effective against phishing and password spraying attacks. WHAT CAN FACEBOOK PASSKEYS BE USED FOR? Here's the official word from Meta... "Passkeys aren't limited to logging in to your Facebook account," Meta said. "You'll also be able to use your passkey to securely autofill payment information when making purchases using Meta Pay. "And eventually to log in to Messenger and protect your encrypted message backups." Picture Credit: Meta "By using passkeys, you'll have increased protection against online threats while also simplifying your login experience." Meta added: "Passkeys and the fingerprint, face scan or PIN you use to create them are always stored on your device and we'll never see, share or store them." HOW TO STEP UP A PASSKEY Once Passkeys are available to you, you'll get an alert when you log into your account. You can also find the option in the Accounts Centre area of your Facebook Settings. 5 5 Choose the Create Passkey option on the pop-up, and you'll be guided through the process. It'll take a few seconds, linking your Passkey to a face or fingerprint scan, or screen lock code. Then you can use your passkey for logging in on your mobile phone going forwards.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
I ditched using passwords after major Google warning – an empty bank account is just the start if you ignore alert
PASSWORDS are dangerous – even if you've got a really good one. I've switched to a new way of logging in after very serious Google warnings reveal how passwords leave your emails, texts, photos, and even bank account exposed. 4 Google is urging people to create Passkeys as a safer alternative to passwords Credit: Google THE PASSWORD PROBLEM For years, we've been told that it's important to have a strong password. Well, that's true. But it gives you a false sense of security. Even with a good password, you're still They're easy to forget unless you make them simple, which makes it easy for hackers to guess. And if you re-use them across multiple apps, hackers can then easily break into all of your accounts in one go. Read more on cyber-crime And even if you use a password manager, your log-in is still at risk from Just tap your email into If it hasn't happened yet, it's only a matter of time. Think of all the stuff that is tied to your email. Most read in Tech It'll be your social media profiles, your emails, your iCloud or Google Drive with all of its texts and photos, your bank accounts, apps that you have your credit card tied to, and so much more. And if hackers break in, not only can they cause trouble with all of that, they can also pose as you to scam your friends, family, and colleagues too. Deepfakes more 'sophisticated' and dangerous than ever as AI expert warns of six upgrades that let them trick your eyes So you want to keep your accounts locked down as tightly as possible to avoid a massive (and potentially costly) headache. Tech giants have repeatedly warned about the dangers of passwords, including Google. In fact Google recently said it wants to "make passwords a rarity, and eventually obsolete". "For some time we and others in the industry have been working on a simpler and safer alternative to passwords," said Google's Christiaan Brand. 4 Passkeys can be created in a matter of seconds for your most important online accounts, including Google Credit: Google "While passwords will be with us for some time to come, they are often frustrating to remember and put you at risk if they end up in the wrong hands. "Passkeys are a new way to sign in to apps and websites. "They're both easier to use and more secure than passwords, so users no longer need to rely on the names of pets , birthdays or the infamous 'password123'." PASSKEYS – THE SAFER WAY If you haven't heard of Passkeys, don't worry – they're fairly new. PASSKEY PARADISE Here's Google's Sampath Srinivas official explanation for Passkeys... "When you sign into a website or app on your phone, you will simply unlock your phone — your account won't need a password anymore," Sampath explained. "Instead, your phone will store a FIDO credential called a passkey which is used to unlock your online account. "The passkey makes signing in far more secure, as it's based on public key cryptography and is only shown to your online account when you unlock your phone. "To sign into a website on your computer, you'll just need your phone nearby and you'll simply be prompted to unlock it for access. "Once you've done this, you won't need your phone again and you can sign in by just unlocking your computer. "Even if you lose your phone, your passkeys will securely sync to your new phone from cloud backup, allowing you to pick up right where your old device left off." Picture Credit: Google You unlock to an app or website using the same method you unlock your device. So, for instance, scanning your fingerprint or your face (like Face ID on an iPhone). "Unlike passwords, passkeys are resistant to online attacks like phishing, making them more secure than things like SMS one-time codes," Christiaan said. Imagine trying to get into a club or gym. The old way would be telling the person on the door a secret code, and they'll let you in. 4 You can also create Passkeys on your iPhone and then log in via Face ID Credit: Apple What if someone overhears the code, or guesses it outright? Or maybe someone at the club gives your code to someone else. It's not a secure method. With Passkeys, it would be like touching a fingerprint scanner on the door – or scanning your face. No one can steal it, and it can't be leaked. It's just you verifying yourself – no passwords at all. You can set up a Passkey for your Google account right now just by going into settings. And it's not just Google – lots of other apps also offer Passkey support. There's a long list of services now offering Passkeys, including: Amazon Apple iCloud Bolt Discord eBay Google LinkedIn Microsoft Nintendo PayPal Sony PlayStation Roblox Snapchat TikTok Uber WhatsApp X (Twitter) Switching to Passkeys means you can avoid having to log in with a password. 4 Mac owners can use Passkeys by verifying log-ins using the built in Touch ID fingerprint scanner Credit: Apple And more apps and websites are offering Passkey log-ins all the time. Of course, no system is entirely safe. So the best advice is still to be cautious when browsing the web. Don't click on unsolicited links And make sure to keep your devices and apps Even with Passkeys, you're not hack-proof – so always keep your guard up online. It's better than passwords, but your strongest protection is still yourself.
