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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

3rd party password managers are already adding passkey support. Passkeys isn’t an Apple only security technology. FIDO has its place but passkeys is the future for most people like it or not.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Do I need a subscription service for this passkey supported password manager? Or I can just buy a hardware key that can be used on my phone or any device, password manager supported or not. Seems like the freedom and portability of a physical key, like a key to your home or car makes a ton of sense.

Passkeys are based on and supported by the FIDO alliance.

https://fidoalliance.org/passkeys/

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You don’t need a subscription as you well know since you know what they’re based on. And I meant FIDO physical keys as you were alluding to. Why would I ever want another device to use with a device that already has biometric auth? That last a barrier of entry that’s too high for most people.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Passkeys are a replacement for passwords, not a second factor like requiring a physical key.

Why would I reduce the number of factors and also entrust what should be something I know to a vulnerable key store.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tpm-20-flaws-could-let-hackers-steal-cryptographic-keys/