Google launches feature that can 'retire' access passwords

Google has announced a new feature that may replace passwords and two-step verification codes in the login process.

Although the user has the possibility of using their passwords even with the access key, the company claims that the option will be more comfortable and reliable than conventional passwords.

In a statement to explain the so-called passcodes, Google said they are unique and specific to each device, which would increase the security and privacy of accounts.

“Unlike passwords, passkeys can only exist on your devices. They cannot be accidentally written or given to malicious persons. When you use a passkey to sign in to your Google Account, it proves to Google that you have access to your device and can unlock it,” the company said.

How will the new technology work?

Users will create keys in their Google accounts that will not be shared with the company, remaining only on their own devices.

When the user logs in, he will be asked for the access key, along with the screen lock biometrics or PIN, to confirm his identity.

Using passkeys will protect users against cyber attacks, including phishing attacks and account invasions through SIM card swapping, among other forms of invasion.

Google offers the option to “use a passkey from another device”, which creates a single sign-on for the device in question. However, this does not mean that the user's passkey will be transferred to that device.

The new technology launched by Gigante das Buscas may revolutionize password authentication, which emerged in the 1960s, with the development of the first multiuser systems.

Nowadays, passwords are required to access many online services that store personal and financial information, such as bank accounts, emails and social networks.

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