Tech giant Google on Wednesday, May 3 rolled out passkeys, an alternative sign-in method for Mobile Applications (apps) that will enable users access content without using a password.
The move is aimed at making access to Google accounts easier and more secure.
With the development, Google users would no longer face the challenge of creating and remembering passwords.
With passkeys, Google assured users that they can gain access to their various accounts the same way they might unlock their phones, either with a fingerprint, face scan or screen lock PIN.
Standards for passkeys were initially developed by FIDO Alliance, a security consortium with several technology firms as members.
Microsoft, Apple and Google picked the idea and were working to make passkeys a reality.
Apple introduced passkeys option while releasing iOS 16, enabling users apply the technology in accessing apps.
Passkey support feature was introduced on Chrome and Android devices in October 2022, but now the option is available on Gmail accounts and Google drive.
At the same time, Google assured users that it will continue supporting passwords, as it embarks to advancing for latest technology.
Google’s new innovation is a relieve to Kenyans and even most people across the world who struggle with picking passwords and remembering them.
Google Information Technology (IT) experts revealed that passkeys was the more secure method of access control.
IT experts also confirmed that passkeys are more resistant to online attacks like phishing.
In Kenya, the Cybercrime Act was enacted on May 30, 2018 to curb criminal activities associated with mobile phones and computer systems.
Cyberbullying as entrenched in the Cybercrime Act denotes any form of communication from a computer system user that could cause fear of violence or detrimental effects on a person’s mental state.
