Are we finally witnessing the end of passwords?
In this episode of The Deep Dive, we tackle one of the most frustrating parts of digital life—passwords—and explore the tech that could make them obsolete: passkeys. They’re not just easier to use—they’re fundamentally more secure, and they’re already being rolled out by major players like Google, PayPal, and Apple.
We break down:
- Why passwords are broken by design—and why password managers aren’t the full fix
- How passkeys use cryptographic keys and biometrics to secure your accounts
- Why hackers can’t exploit public key databases the way they can with passwords
- How passkeys defeat phishing, credential stuffing, and mass data breaches
- The trade-offs: syncing across devices, vendor lock-in, and legacy password risks
- Who might be left behind in the transition and what platforms must do better
This is more than a security upgrade—it’s a shift in how we think about identity and trust online. But it’s not without its complexities.
💡 Are passkeys the future, or just a step toward something better?
Hit play to find out—and start thinking critically about your own login habits.
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