Passkeys news and trends

Phishing Threats Prompt Call for Wider Adoption of Passkeys
Cybersecurity // November 07, 2025

The recent hack of Salesforce should prompt Gmail users to shift from passwords to passkeys, according to a report by Inc. posted by sister publication Fast Company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Arculus, Mastercard and Truist Explore Fraud and the Economy’s Three S’s
Digital Payments // February 06, 2025

Instant gratification rules today’s theater of commerce, and businesses shouldn’t be letting fraud get in the way by slowing down transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Latin America May Offer Roadmap for Passkeys to Replace Passwords
Identity // December 09, 2024

The passwordless future has long been promised, but has long been just over the horizon — remaining more an aspiration than a reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Microsoft Projects Wave of Passkey Signups as Password Attacks Double
Cybersecurity // October 16, 2024

Speaking at a recent cybersecurity conference, Microsoft’s Sangeeta Ranjit presented some disturbing statistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Interviews & Exclusives
Stars Align for Passkeys but Will Adoption Follow?

February 26, 2026
A merchant’s returning customer attempts to complete a $1,800 luxury purchase on a mobile device, mistypes a password twice, triggers a reset email and leaves before the link arrives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Arculus, Mastercard and Truist Explore Fraud and the Economy’s Three S’s

February 06, 2025
Instant gratification rules today’s theater of commerce, and businesses shouldn’t be letting fraud get in the way by slowing down transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Latin America May Offer Roadmap for Passkeys to Replace Passwords

December 09, 2024
The passwordless future has long been promised, but has long been just over the horizon — remaining more an aspiration than a reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Visa: 80% of Face-to-Face Transactions Internationally Are Tap to Pay

July 23, 2024
Visa’s fiscal third quarter results showed continued momentum in new payment flows — and further embrace of contactless payments in brick-and-mortar, face-to-face transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Quick Reads
Phishing Threats Prompt Call for Wider Adoption of Passkeys

November 07, 2025
The recent hack of Salesforce should prompt Gmail users to shift from passwords to passkeys, according to a report by Inc. posted by sister publication Fast Company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Microsoft Projects Wave of Passkey Signups as Password Attacks Double

October 16, 2024
Speaking at a recent cybersecurity conference, Microsoft’s Sangeeta Ranjit presented some disturbing statistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

FIDO Alliance Releases Draft Secure Credential Exchange Specifications

October 14, 2024
The FIDO Alliance has released credential exchange protocols and a resource to promote the adoption of passkeys. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Google Facilitates the Use of Passkeys on Desktop

September 19, 2024
Users can now save passkeys to Google Password Manager on desktop, in addition to Android devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...