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Facebook Rolls Out Passkey Support to Fight Phishing Attacks

Summary by The Verge
Facebook is adding support for passkeys on its mobile app. That means you’ll be able to log into the platform using your device’s authentication method, like your fingerprint, face scan, or PIN, making it more difficult for bad actors to take control of your account. Passkeys offer a more secure alternative to typical passwords because they can’t be stolen, guessed, or leaked. They also provide protection against phishing scams, which occur when…

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PassKeys have arrived on Facebook’s mobile app, offering a new way to authenticate users based on biometric data. Facebook is preparing to start moving away from traditional passwords now that it has started integrating PassKeys into its ecosystem, offering users a more secure and practical alternative to conventional authentication methods. Available, in a first phase, for the mobile app on iOS and Android, this new login method allows users to…

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The Verge broke the news in United States on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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