On The Subject of Pass Keys...do you use

I do not use them, nor do I know anyone who does, yet everyone I know is getting these notices to start using a Pass Key and not one person I know wants one. It is getting impossible to do much at all with email anymore and will only get worse unless we see a revolt.
 
Here is what ChatGPT says:

Big tech companies like Google and Microsoft are pushing passkeys hard. Google has made passkeys the default sign-in method for many accounts, encouraging users to register them when they log in — but you can still keep using a password for now if you choose.

Microsoft is making new accounts “passwordless by default,” nudging users to create passkeys and shifting away from passwords over time — though existing users still aren’t strictly forced to switch yet.
 
MACKTEXAS said:
Here is what ChatGPT says:

Big tech companies like Google and Microsoft are pushing passkeys hard. Google has made passkeys the default sign-in method for many accounts, encouraging users to register them when they log in — but you can still keep using a password for now if you choose.

Microsoft is making new accounts “passwordless by default,” nudging users to create passkeys and shifting away from passwords over time — though existing users still aren’t strictly forced to switch yet.
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I'm pleased again.. that I use a MAC...
 
I don't know. I use my phone from work. You need a code to get in. I don't give my fingerprint, but I say yes when he asks for a sort of pass key cause I've had enough of always typing a password and instead I can just type the number I use to log in.
 
What is a passkey? How does it differ from an email/password login?

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"Search Assist:

A passkey is a digital credential that replaces traditional passwords, allowing users to sign in to apps and websites using biometrics like fingerprints or facial recognition, or a device PIN. Passkeys enhance security by being unique to each user and device, making them resistant to phishing and account takeovers."

Okay.

What's a device PIN?


"Search Assist:

A device PIN is a Personal Identification Number used to secure access to a device, such as a smartphone or computer. It typically consists of a numeric code that the user must enter to unlock the device and protect it from unauthorized access."

Okay. Why isn't a device PIN called a password?
 
OldFeller said:
Okay. Why isn't a device PIN called a password?
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It used to be. I am never going to use a passkey if I can manage that. I don't see what the difference is. I use ProtonVpn's password thingy and those passwords seem to me to be a lot safer (they are loooooooooong and strange) and I'm not using biometrics for anyone.

That's why a passkey is secure - it uses biometric methods to unlock. My problem is who is the keeper of this biometric information. I highly doubt it is safe, because I'm a high doubter of things like with tech and tech bros.
 
OldFeller said:
What is a passkey? How does it differ from an email/password login?

edit:

"Search Assist:

A passkey is a digital credential that replaces traditional passwords, allowing users to sign in to apps and websites using biometrics like fingerprints or facial recognition, or a device PIN. Passkeys enhance security by being unique to each user and device, making them resistant to phishing and account takeovers."

Okay.

What's a device PIN?


"Search Assist:

A device PIN is a Personal Identification Number used to secure access to a device, such as a smartphone or computer. It typically consists of a numeric code that the user must enter to unlock the device and protect it from unauthorized access."

Okay. Why isn't a device PIN called a password?
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Exactly. They make it all as clear as mud.
In time, I may have to just contact each company indivdually and inform them I will no longer be using email so I will have to contact a live agent monthly to make a payment or other changes to any business products of theirs that I'm using. This will present a major ncovenience on matters of Social Security and Medicare.

However, I've struggled for several months with the website and email for State Farm (home and auto insurance) until I finally dropped in at the local agent's office and told the representative I'm DONE with using their site, email, automated phone payment systems, and going forward I will call her directly to give her a payment by phone. She actually seemed relieved to know I had made that decision; she took my payment personally in a real human-to-human conversation over the phone, and we were were done in under 2 minutes.
 
I am thick in the head today...confused

If I get a pass key for Outlook I do the normal thing like type in my mail address...now how do I get that pass key if it
is a number.
Does it appear automatically or do I need to have it written down somewhere, is it emailed, or by text. etc etc etc....
 
Mizmo said:
I am thick in the head today...confused

If I get a pass key for Outlook I do the normal thing like type in my mail address...now how do I get that pass key if it
is a number.
Does it appear automatically or do I need to have it written down somewhere, is it emailed, or by text. etc etc etc....
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I think there will be more of a tendency for people to use the same passkey number for all their websites. Because there is no logical way to recall just numbers.
 
OldFeller said:
Okay. Why isn't a device PIN called a password?
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It used to be. I am never going to use a passkey if I can manage that. I don't see what the difference is. I use ProtonVpn's password thingy and those passwords seem to me to be a lot safer (they are loooooooooong and strange) and I'm not using biometrics for anyone.

That's why a passkey is secure - it uses biometric methods to unlock. My problem is who is the keeper of this biometric information. I highly doubt it is safe, because I'm a high doubter of things like with tech and tech bros.
 
WheatenLover said:
It used to be. I am never going to use a passkey if I can manage that. I don't see what the difference is. I use ProtonVpn's password thingy and those passwords seem to me to be a lot safer (they are loooooooooong and strange) and I'm not using biometrics for anyone.

That's why a passkey is secure - it uses biometric methods to unlock. My problem is who is the keeper of this biometric information. I highly doubt it is safe, because I'm a high doubter of things like with tech and tech bros.
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Yes ....and what if the Keeper went down.....we would be locked out of everything.yikes.gif
 
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