Post by @thijs@infosec.exchange

2026-08-11 13:45 UTC

So #passkeys They are the "new" thing (yes they have been here for quite some time already). And whilst being phishing resistant, the usage and making your phone not a SPOF is not user-friendly either right? I mean, how do I explain this new tech to my older parents? Who has dealt with this already? #passkey #passkeys #oldergenerations

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@eternalyperplxed@infosec.exchange 2026-08-11 13:49

@thijs@infosec.exchange Out of the short list of concerns I have with passkeys, the storage and portability concern is probably the biggest one. You end up putting a ton of trust into a device and vendor that is not interested in the longevity of that device.

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@thijs@infosec.exchange 2026-08-12 07:30

Thank you all for providing feedback. Much appreciated. Still, the topic remains too technical yet for older people like my parents. #thankyou #muchappreciated

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@nekodojo@tech.lgbt 2026-08-12 00:44

@thijs@infosec.exchange Those of us who have the time and willingness to learn can definitely help other friends and family. I suggest experimenting a bit. Sync your key to another device. Lose the key and get back in with a password or other recovery method. Add a second passkey if the site lets you. Above all make sure you have a backup method or recovery method.

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