Passkeys offer a phishing-resistant mode of authentication. Backed by tech giants Microsoft, Apple, and Google, passkeys leverage encrypted credentials stored on a digital or hardware device to replace passwords and weaker multi-factor authentication methods prime vectors for cyber attacks. Big tech is the enabler for the wider adoption of passkeys. In 2024, Microsoft launched user passkey availability on services like Bing, Microsoft 365, and Xbox.com, adding to global brands including Adobe, Amazon, Apple, Google, Hyatt, Nintendo, PayPal, PlayStation, Shopify, and TikTok. Is passkeys the authentication method the way to go ?

