March 2025 Spotlight: 5 ways to get started with passkeys

It’s AI Fools Week! A new holiday from the National Cybersecurity Alliance reminds everyone to be aware of AI cyberthreats, including the growing amount of misinformation from AI-generated content. And to be aware of what you share: a recent survey found 38% of users shared sensitive work information with AI. Whether it’s deepfakes, phishing emails, or AI-powered robocalls, we have you covered on how to stay safe.

Demo: How to log in using a passkey
You’re ready to join the passkey revolution and looking for where to start. The latest Vault Hours showcases key features of passkeys and walks you through a passkey user's journey from discovery to full adoption. Then, stay tuned for a 2-minute demo on how to actually log into Bitwarden using a passkey. Lastly, check out this popular passkey FAQ.

Passkeys and the evolution of authentication
Passkeys are redefining how we access and protect our online accounts. Take today’s realistic AI-generated phishing attacks. Passkeys can significantly reduce these threats by eliminating the need for users to remember complex credentials in the first place. See how passkeys are shaping the future, plus watch this 1-minute video on using passkeys with Bitwarden.

It’s almost April 15. Have you started your taxes?
Were you planning to send your tax documents through cloud drives, email, or messaging apps? This is your year to try Bitwarden Send. Get complete end-to-end encryption of any text or file. Control who has access and for how long. And you can even send it to non-Bitwarden users. Here’s a quick how-to guide.

How to set up two-step login
Even if malicious actors discover your username and password, two-step login can prevent them from accessing your accounts, buying you time to reset your credentials. Check out this guide to two-step login.

How to use Bitwarden on Android
In this new 3-minute video, find out everything you need to know about mastering the basics of Bitwarden on Android, from setting up your autofill preferences to logging into a website with the app, using biometrics, and more.

NIST top 3 password recommendations
Did you know? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommends you avoid periodically changing passwords in the name of safety. Frequent password changes can lead to weaker passwords when people start to fall back on old or easily guessable passwords. See their top recommendations for personal questions, password complexity, and securing passwords.

RSA Conference 2025
If you’re part of the cybersecurity community, interested in preventing cyberattacks, or want to stay on top of the latest cybersecurity trends, join Bitwarden at the RSA Conference in San Francisco! Be sure to come visit Booth #1167.

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