Google has announced significant updates to its account security measures on the occasion of World Password Day. Passkeys, a new form of authentication technology, have been making waves since their launch in 2022. The company proudly revealed that passkeys have already been used over 1 billion times across more than 400 million Google Accounts.

Passkeys have been praised for their simplicity and security features, as highlighted by Google: "Passkeys are easy to use and phishing resistant, only relying on a fingerprint, face scan or a pin making them 50% faster than passwords."

In addition to passkeys, Google is expanding its Cross-Account Protection program, aimed at enhancing security notifications across various non-Google apps and services. By sharing security information in a privacy-preserving manner, this initiative aims to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting vulnerabilities in one account to access others. Currently, Google is safeguarding 2.4 billion accounts across 3.4 million apps and sites through this program.

The company's commitment to online safety is further underscored by its efforts to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation. Google has invested substantial resources in developing detection technology to address this critical issue.

Moreover, Google recently published its report titled "We're All in this Together: A Year in Review of Zero-Days Exploited In-the-Wild in 2023," emphasizing the company's dedication to transparency and cybersecurity.

For users looking to enhance their Google Account security, Google encourages the creation of a passkey by visiting myaccount.google.com/safer to explore the new protection features available.

As Google continues to prioritize user safety and data protection, these updates mark a significant step towards a more secure online environment.