smartphone PIN

Readers debate whether passkeys like smartphone PINs or facial recognition are safer than traditional passwords and two-factor authentication. Concerns include risks if a phone is stolen or lost, despite passkeys being unphishable and less hackable when not stored on company servers.

Experts recommend using passkeys, such as smartphone PINs or facial recognition, as a safer alternative to passwords and two-factor authentication. A reader questions the security of passkeys if a phone is stolen or lost, highlighting concerns about device-based authentication methods.