Is the new pass key standard of iOS 16 safe?

Enabling iCloud dual authentication is equivalent to providing an additional layer of security protection for your Apple ID. If you enable dual authentication, others can't access your account. Even if you know your password, you can't access it. The security is very high. Apple said that 95% of iCloud users have enabled dual authentication.

Now iOS 16 will usher in a new passkey standard! The latest news shows that Apple iOS 16 and MacOS Ventura will integrate support for the passkey standard, which is described as a unique digital key and is designed to completely replace the need for passwords through simplified cross device, website and app logins.

The new passkey standard will replace the user's password with a unique digital key of the account. This digital key will be retained on the device, encrypted end-to-end, and never stored on the Web server. Each key is unique to the app, website, or service.

There is no doubt that the new passkey standard will be safer.

It should be noted that the new passkey standard will require users to enable dual identity authentication (2FA) on their Apple accounts. 2FA refers to the combination of password and physical authentication methods, such as password+fingerprint, password+token, which can effectively improve account security.

At present, Apple continues to expand the functions and services required by 2FA. For example, AirTags requires the user account to enable 2FA, as does the new general control function and iMessage synchronization.

The 2FA adoption rate of 95% among iCloud users will help accelerate the transition to passkey, and ultimately achieve a password free future.