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CTOnews.com, August 28 (Xinhua)-- with the next round of software updates launched this fall, Apple iOS 16 and macOS Ventura will integrate support for the passkey standard. The standard is described as a unique digital key that aims to completely replace the need for passwords through simplified login across devices, websites, and App.

Passkey replaces the user's password with a digital key unique to the account. This digital key is retained on the device, is end-to-end encrypted, and is never stored on the Web server, and each key is unique to the App, Web site, or service.

In addition, the standard will require users to enable dual authentication (2FA) on their Apple accounts. To this end, Apple shared detailed information about the adoption of 2FA among iCloud users with foreign media 9to5Mac for the first time.

Apple revealed that more than 95% of active iCloud users have enabled 2FA on their accounts as part of Apple's efforts to protect users' devices and accounts.

2FA refers to the combination of password and physical authentication methods, such as password + fingerprint, password + token, etc., which can effectively improve the security of the account.

CTOnews.com learned that Apple continues to expand the features and services that require 2FA. For example, AirTags requires 2FA to be enabled for user accounts, as do the new general control features and iMessage synchronization.

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

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