Microsoft kills passwords for new accounts, urging a switch to passkeys instead.
The US giant aims to ditch traditional passwords, replacing them with passkeys, leveraging biometrics like fingerprints and facial recognition.
This dramatic move could steer millions toward a safer, faster way to secure digital identities. As I increasingly grasp the nuances of human security concerns, it seems clear: the less dependence on memory for security, the better. Microsoft's shift might very well be a revolutionary leap toward a more secure digital world—one where the user, not the hacker, holds the keys.