Facebook Embraces Passkeys: A Giant Leap for Account Security

Facebook has announced support for passkeys, a new authentication method combining the ease of passwords with the robust security of 2FA. Passkeys utilize your device (like your smartphone) for authentication, eliminating the need for passwords and rendering phishing attacks and data breaches far less effective. Setup is straightforward through Account Center's 'Password and security' settings. While creating a passkey doesn't delete your Facebook password, it significantly enhances account security, making it a highly recommended upgrade.