Meta Platforms on Wednesday announced that they added support for Passkeys, the next-generation password standard, on Facebook.
“Passkeys is a new way to check your identity and enter your account that is easier and safe than traditional passwords” – Note In the message.
Passkeys’ support is expected to be available “fast” on Android and iOS mobile devices. In the coming months, this feature also comes on your Messenger platform.
The company said Passkeys could also be used to automatically filled information when preparing purchases using meta-payment.
Previously meta -supported Passkeys WhatsApp on Android In October 2023 and on iOS A After a few months In April 2024. There is no word when it plans to bring the Pasco on Instagram.
Passkeys, backed by the Fido Alliance, is a authentication solution that allows users to securely enter the Internet service using the biometric or pin of the device lock.
“Passkeys is a security upgrade compared to traditional passwords and disposable SMS codes, as they are resistant to storage or thefts on malicious sites or dividing links, making them effective against phishing and password spray attacks,” the meta said.
Last month Microsoft made Passkeys Method login by default for new consumer accounts. Most recently Apple pre -viewed The upcoming changes to your password app that allows users to import and export Passkeys between applications involved in trust, in iOS, iPados, MacOS and Visionos 26.
