wp-plugin-hostgator domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home4/scienrds/scienceandnerds/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114ol-scrapes domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home4/scienrds/scienceandnerds/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Source: https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/8\/5\/23293643\/apple-passkeys-fido-alliance-passwordless-google-microsoft<\/a> When Apple introduced passkeys, its implementation of FIDO Alliance\u2019s password-less secure authentication technology<\/a>, the company did it in the most Apple way possible. It made an icon and printed a very on Apple brand-looking \u201cPasskeys\u201d next to it<\/a>, complete in the San Francisco font. And if you\u2019ve watched only part of the WWDC presentation on Apple\u2019s passkeys<\/a>, it\u2019s possible to assume passkeys are an exclusive feature of Apple\u2019s iCloud Keychain. Just a reminder: it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n The term \u201cpasskey\u201d will also be used by major players Microsoft and Google. It\u2019s used as a common noun and can be pluralized or singular, for instance: \u201cyou should set a passkey for your banking app.\u201d In other words, treat the word \u201cpasskey\u201d as you would treat the word \u201cpassword\u201d. Passkeys work by letting you log in to an app or website with just your username and your pre-authenticated device \u2014 which uses a cryptographic token instead of a password and text message code that could get phished or otherwise compromised.<\/p>\n Apple\u2019s software engineering manager Ricky Mondello started a Twitter thread yesterday<\/a> to promote the new technology and to clarify what it means. Microsoft\u2019s VP of identity Alex Simons chimed in the thread and confirmed that Microsoft will also be adopting the name. All involved parties seem to be committed to spreading awareness of passkeys, and thus far none are trying to claim it as their own.<\/p>\n We will definitely be using the “passkey” term in our products and services. Will take some time to build awareness\/understanding, but we’re all committed to making the needed investments.<\/p>\n \u2014 Alex Simons (@Alex_A_Simons) August 4, 2022<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n \u201cPasskey\u201d is certainly an easier to digest name compared to \u201cFIDO authentication,\u201d which could be really confusing when used verbally \u2014 like is this where I want to enter the name of my first pet<\/em>? But seriously, if you\u2019ve ever had to explain to the common person what two-factor authentication was, and it took longer than five minutes, imagine teaching them what FIDO authentication is.<\/p>\n In order for the technology to succeed, it needs that marketing push, and what better way to get the word out there than to let Apple take the helm. If Apple was really trying to trick people into thinking that passkeys are an Apple-only technology it probably would have been branded Apple PassKeys.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re on the developer betas for macOS or iOS, you can start using passkeys now<\/a> where available. Google plans to open the developer tools needed<\/a> to implement passkeys on Android \u201ctowards the end of 2022\u201d. And Microsoft currently supports passkeys on the web using Windows Hello, and will support logging into a MS account using passkeys<\/a> from an iOS or Android device \u201cin the near future\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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