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A black YubiKey FIDO2 hardware security key with a gold circular button and a USB-A connector, resting on a light fabric surface

Aug 13, 2026

Passkeys, Explained: The Slow Death of the Password

Passkeys swap stolen, reused passwords for cryptographic keys held on your device. How FIDO2 and WebAuthn work, why phishing fails, and what still breaks.

By TPW Editorial12 min read