Everyone's rushing you toward passkeys, but here's the one thing nobody mentions before you delete your passwords
The article discusses the tech industry's push toward passkeys as a replacement for traditional passwords, emphasizing their security benefits against phishing. It cautions users that adding a passkey is a distinct process from deleting a password, requiring careful management.
Why it matters
As cybersecurity threats evolve, the transition to passwordless authentication is a major shift in how users interact with digital services and protect personal data.
By Oluwademilade Afolabi Published Oct 1, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT Oluwademilade is a dentist and tech enthusiast with over five years of writing experience. He joined the MUO team in 2022 and covers a wide range of topics, including consumer tech, iOS, Android, artificial intelligence, hardware, software, and cybersecurity. In addition to his work at MUO, his writing has appeared on HowtoGeek , Cryptoknowmics , TechNerdiness , and SlashGear . Oluwademilade earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Ibadan's College of Medicine in Nigeria and has worked in both hospital and private dental practice settings. While at university, he was recognized for his involvement in public service and was named a Global Goals Action Ambassador by a student organization affiliated with the United Nations. He received the recognition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2020 for his work promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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