Apple ID Enhanced with Passkeys in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma for Improved Security Against Hackers
Apple products and their ecosystem are known for their security-focused features, such as Touch ID, Face ID, and iCloud, which prevent hackers and other malicious actors from accessing data stored on Apple devices or servers. To further enhance security, Apple is introducing a new update with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. Apple ID users will now be automatically assigned passkeys, which will eliminate the need for passwords when logging into various web-based Apple pages.
Until now, Apple users have used their Apple ID and password to sign in to iCloud, the App Store, and Apple account websites. This made these accounts vulnerable to threats such as hacking and phishing, as passwords could be stolen. However, by replacing them with Passkeys, users can use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate to multiple Apple login pages.
iOS 17, macOS Sonoma get passwords for Apple ID
Passwords are a much safer option compared to passwords. According to Apple’s post, “A password is a cryptographic entity that is not visible to you and is used instead of a password. A password consists of a pair of keys that – compared to a password – greatly improves security. One key is public, registered with the website or application you use. The other key is private, only in possession of your devices.”
Apple has also revealed that users running beta versions of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma can test it on iCloud.com and appleid.apple.com starting today, June 21. This will be available for all supported devices with releases of iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma later this year.
Reports have also suggested that the password support will later be extended to third-party apps and websites that support the “Sign-in with Apple” feature.
