Apple makes the push for a passwordless future with macOS Ventura

To paraphrase Mark Twain, the reports of the password’s death may not have been greatly exaggerated. At least if Apple — along with Google, Microsoft and others — are successful in their pursuit of a passwordless world. Apple gave us a glimpse at what a passwordless world will look like while previewing macOS. Ventura
With macOS Ventura, Mac users will get the option to use passkeys. Apple has worked with the FIDO Alliance to implement passkeys and said that it is the first step in doing away with passwords for good.
What are passkeys and how will they replace passwords?
Apple calls it the “next-generation credentials that are more secure, easy to use, and designed to replace passwords.” A passkey will be a unique digital key that stays on the device and is never stored on a web server. Hackers will not be able to leak them or trick users into sharing them.

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