Passkeys are a trap. Do not use them
An opinion piece argues that passkeys, the proposed replacement for passwords, are a potential trap that reduces user control over their own security. The author contends that the FIDO Alliance, which includes major tech companies and government agencies, is prioritizing corporate and state interests over individual autonomy.
Why it matters
This highlights a growing debate in cybersecurity regarding the trade-off between convenience and user sovereignty in digital authentication.
Seems like every website wants us to stop using passwords. There is a replacement we are being asked to use instead called passkeys . This should be a tad concerning if passwords are familiar to you and you don’t fully understand these nebulous passkeys.
Websites say that passkeys are more secure or more convenient or something similarly beneficial. While it is true that passkeys can be far more secure than passwords, and may indeed be more convenient, that’s not the whole story. Passkeys are not designed to prioritize your interests. Like the Trojan Horse, passkeys are legitimately elegant on the surface, but there is something troubling inside.
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