Capy Inc. Surpasses 4.7 Million Users for Passkey Authentication

Capy Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Mitsuo Okada; hereinafter referred to as Capy) is pleased to announce that the number of users for Capy's passkey authentication solution surpassed 4,780,516 as of June 2026. *The number of users represents the total number of target users across services that have implemented Capy's biometric authentication solution (as of the end of June 2026).

In recent years, with the increase in phishing scams and unauthorized login incidents exploiting generative AI, attention is growing towards passkeys, which are "authentication methods that do not use passwords themselves."

The Growing Importance of "Authentication Security" in the Generative AI Era

Incidents of corporate authentication information theft and unauthorized logins are becoming increasingly sophisticated year by year, highlighting the growing importance of authentication security.

For companies, it has become an urgent task to address issues such as unauthorized login damage, account takeovers, information leakage due to phishing, and the circulation of authentication information on the dark web.

Moving Away from "Password Dependency" is a Global Trend

Led by the FIDO Alliance, the standardization of passwordless authentication is progressing globally. With the expanding support from major OS and browser vendors, passkeys are rapidly beginning to penetrate among general users.

Passkey authentication is drawing attention as a method that utilizes public-key cryptography, does not store passwords on the server side, and is expected to reduce the risk of phishing damage.

Furthermore, by leveraging biometric and device authentication, it offers benefits such as:

No password entry required

No SMS authentication required

Simplified login experience

Reduced support load

These aspects, which balance user experience and security, are highly valued.

At Capy, we position passkeys not merely as a security measure, but as an authentication infrastructure that achieves both safety and convenience.

Usage Expanding Primarily in the Financial and EC Sectors Capy supports the introduction of passkeys primarily in the financial, EC, and membership service sectors, with adoption expanding as an authentication method that balances convenience and security. In recent years, particularly from the perspective of combating phishing damage and strengthening identity verification, interest in passkeys has been growing, especially in the financial and payment sectors.

Capy's passkey authentication is characterized by its interoperability with existing authentication infrastructure and ease of phased implementation, allowing for flexible deployment according to each company's operational requirements.

Takayuki Nakahata, Executive Officer, Capy Inc.

Comment

We have been committed to providing secure, safe, and stable services with the support of many customers. We express our sincere gratitude to our customers who use our services daily. In recent years, with the advancement of attacks due to generative AI, the importance of authentication security for companies is increasing more than ever. In this context, we believe that passkeys, not just as an authentication technology but as a next-generation authentication infrastructure that balances "security" and "convenience," will become even more widespread in the future.

Capy will continue to contribute to the realization of a safe and comfortable digital experience through phishing countermeasures and unauthorized login prevention.

Future Outlook

Capy aims to reach the next milestone of 5 million users by further enhancing its features and strengthening partner collaborations.

In the future, we will promote the widespread adoption of passkeys in Japan through:

Expanding implementation in the financial and payment sectors

Strengthening deployment in the EC and membership service sectors

Collaboration with phishing countermeasure solutions

Support for passwordless transitions

About Capy Inc.

Company Name: Capy Inc. Representative: Mitsuo Okada, President and CEO Head Office Location: Yurakucho Itocia Building 12F, 2-7-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006

Established: August 2017 Business Activities: Development and provision of the unauthorized login prevention tool "Capy Captcha," development and provision of biometric authentication solutions, security consulting Official Website: https://corp.Capy.me/ja YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_0cmxYAkxez5lCScqV7zg

Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Release

Capy Inc. Public Relations Email: info@Capy.me