Ready to Ditch Passwords? A Simple Guide to Start Using Passkeys

In our last article, we discussed what passkeys are and why they represent a massive security upgrade over traditional passwords. They are both safer and easier to use. That’s a rare win-win.

The Password is Dead. Long Live the Passkey!

There is no doubt that passwords have become a huge pain for everyone. Adding multifactor authentication just adds to this frustration. Enter the passkey, a new and much safer way to log into your accounts.

So here is a new telephone scam making the rounds.  It has actually been around for many years but it now appears to be back in vogue like high-waisted jeans. It goes like this: You receive a call from the “Windows Service Center” or “Tech Support” and the representative tells you that you are entitled to a refund.

This brief article will help you avoid be scammed by demonstrating how phishing scams work with real-life examples.  This phishing scam will install malware on your computer where the goal of the scam in part 1, Your Password has Been Stolen, was to steal your email address and password.