The use of strong, unique passwords is an important part of anyone's online security.
Provided they are of sufficient strength, they keep our accounts secure.
Passwords, however, aren't ideal in all circumstances.
They have distinct disadvantages and those disadvantages can often be taken advantage of by hackers.
Many security professionals now recommend that the
world moves on from passwords and into passkeys.
Passkeys offer similar advantages to passwords but are potentially more secure.
So
what is the difference between a password and a passkey?
And which one should you be using to protect your accounts?
This guide
looks to answer these questions so let's dive in.