Passkeys leverage biometric authentication, such as Face ID and Touch ID, offering a seamless and secure way to protect your devices. Still hesitant about switching from passwords to Passkeys? Consider these drawbacks of traditional passwords:

● vulnerability to phishing: passwords are easily compromised through phishing attacks.

● complexity and management: managing unique passwords for multiple accounts is burdensome and error-prone.

● security risks: storing passwords in physical notebooks or digital vaults introduces additional risks.

● 2FA limitations: while two-factor authentication adds a layer of security, it can be inconvenient and less efficient compared to simply entering a password.

● 2FA vulnerabilities: even 2FA has its own security vulnerabilities. For example, attackers can exploit fake login pages, SIM swapping, proxy servers to intercept OTPs, and more.

Hence, WeChat’s latest iOS update (8.0.54) embraces the Passkey technology, offering a more secure and convenient login experience. By eliminating the need for complex passwords, users can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to their accounts.

Setting Up Passkey on WeChat with an iOS device

To enable Passkey on your WeChat account, follow these steps:

1.  Open WeChat and navigate to 「Me」>「Settings」>「Account Security」>「Passkey」