Some say passkeys are clunky — this startup wants to change that

Some say passkeys are clunky — this startup wants to change that

Hawcx, backed by Engineering Capital, aims to solve passkeys' adoption challenge with its new tech.

Cybersecurity startup Hawcx raises $3m to advance passwordless authentication

Hawcx, a cybersecurity startup focused on passwordless authentication, has raised $3m in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Engineering Capital, with additional backing from seed-stage investor Boldcap. The company is tackling the persistent security vulnerabilities associated with passwords, which are responsible for over 86% of global data breaches, according to a report from Google. Hawcx’s…

Passkeys and the evolution of authentication: A secure, seamless future

Passkeys continue to shape the future of authentication with seamless and secure digital access.

VicRoads Implements Passkeys Authentication System for Enhanced Digital Security

VicRoads, Victoria’s road transport authority, has implemented a passkeys authentication system as part of its digital security enhancement initiative, marking a significant step in Australia’s broader transition toward advanced digital identity solutions. The new system moves away from traditional password-based authentication methods toward a more secure passwordless approach, following similar changes by major technology providers like Micros…