CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – October is Cybersecurity Month, a reminder for everyone to take small but meaningful steps to stay safe online.

Experts say one of the most effective ways to do that is by replacing passwords with passkeys, a newer, stronger, and easier way to sign in.

Traditional passwords have long been a weak link in online security.

They can be stolen, guessed, or exposed in data breaches, and even the most complex passwords can still be targeted by phishing scams.

Passkeys, on the other hand, use technology that eliminates the need to remember or type a password at all.

Instead, a passkey is stored securely on your device and verified through a method you already use, like Face ID, Touch ID, or a device PIN.

When you sign in, your device uses a unique digital key pair

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