Google Expands Passkey Use in Advanced Protection Program Ahead of US Election

May 2, 2024, 12:06 PM

Google is enhancing its security features by expanding the use of passkeys through its Advanced Protection Program, particularly in anticipation of the upcoming US election. The tech giant has reported significant adoption of passkey technology, with over 400 million Google accounts using passkeys, resulting in over a billion authentications. This move is part of Google's broader effort to promote a passwordless future, although achieving this goal still appears challenging.