Google revealed on Thursday that over 400 million Google accounts are using passkeys, and over the previous two years, users have authenticated over 1 billion times.
According to Heather Adkins, vice president of security engineering at Google, passkeys are 50% faster than passwords and are phishing resistant because they just require a fingerprint, facial scan, or pin.
The search engine behemoth points out that passkeys are already utilized for Google Account login more frequently than older types of two-factor authentication, like the combination of app-based and SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs).
The business also said that it is adding new apps and services to its Cross-Account Protection program, which notifies users of suspicious activities involving third-party apps and services linked to their Google Account read more Google Announces Passkeys Adopted by Over 400 Million Accounts.
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