Passkeys replace passwords with encrypted key pairs that can’t be phished or leaked. Learn how FIDO2 and WebAuthn work, their pros and flaws.

Passkeys are built on the FIDO2 standard (CTAP2 + WebAuthn standards). They remove the shared secret, stop phishing at the source, and make credential-stuffing useless.

But adoption is still low, and interoperability between Apple, Google, and Microsoft isn’t seamless.

I broke down how passkeys work, their strengths, and what’s still missing

  • Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    11·
    3 hours ago

    You can use browser extensions, not sure why you’d think you’d have to run an android VM lmfao

    • Korhaka@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      1·
      15 minutes ago

      I just know the one my employer forces me to use can’t be. Need to use the stupid microsoft app.