X platform beta version adds PassKey function, global user authentication will usher in new changes

News on March 13, recently, according to foreign media TheSpAndroid reported that in the latest 10.32.0-Beta test version of social media platform X, multiple functional characters related to PassKey (pass key) appeared. This discovery attracted widespread attention in the scientific and technological community. Although this feature currently provides an option to turn it on in the security settings of the beta version, users are still unable to use it normally, indicating that the feature is still in the development and improvement stage.

It is understood that the latest measures of the X platform indicate that in the upcoming stable version of the application, global users will be able to enjoy the convenience and security brought by PassKey. Once the feature is officially launched, users can simply go to "Security" and "Account Access" in the "Settings & Privacy" menu, and then enable PassKey in the "Security" option to enjoy additional password protection options.

In January this year, X platform announced through an official announcement that it would add support for PassKey. However, at the time, the feature was limited to iPhone users in the United States. As development progresses, this feature is expected to be expanded to the Android platform in the future and cover more countries and regions, providing a more secure and convenient identity verification experience for a wider user group.

For readers unfamiliar with PassKey, it is a digital authentication credential that is widely used for authentication to websites and applications. Unlike traditional password verification methods, PassKey is saved by the operating system or browser and synchronized through the cloud between different devices in the same ecosystem. Additionally, PassKey can be stored on a single physical device such as a physical security key. Due to its convenience and strong resistance to phishing attacks, PassKey is regarded as a more advanced and secure authentication method.

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