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Experts say we should use passkeys, but can a smartphone PIN really be safer than a password?
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.
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