Japan, Feb. 2 -- Fujitsu Limited announced that SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. has adopted Fujitsu's passkey authentication service (FIDO2 standard) for its web services, including online trading for individual customers. This initiative addresses the growing social issue of account hijacking due to unauthorized access. SMBC Nikko Securities will commence operations of this service on January 30, 2026.Passkey authentication leverages biometric authentication and PIN codes, offering superior security against phishing compared to traditional password and two-factor authentication. It also enhances convenience by eliminating the need for password entry and the frustration of forgotten passwords. Fujitsu's online biometric passkey authentication se...