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Big Tech passkey implementations are a trap | Proton (proton.me)

submitted 7 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Big Tech has implemented passkeys in a way that locks users into their platforms rather than providing universal security
Passkeys were developed to replace passwords for better account security, but their rollout by Apple and Google has limited their potential
Proton Pass offers passkeys that are universal, easy to use, and available to everyone for improved online security and privacy.

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[–] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 169 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (5 children)

Not commenting on the merits of the blogpost’s arguments, but Proton is selling their own product here too

[–] StereoTrespasser@lemmy.world 37 points 7 months ago (2 children)

And if you believe in our mission and want to help us build a better internet where privacy is the default, you can sign up for a paid plan to get access to even more premium features.

Translation: don't give those other guys money, give us your money!

[–] yamanii@lemmy.world 45 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The horrors of giving money to a company that actually cares instead.

[–] Coasting0942@reddthat.com 1 points 6 months ago

They’re closer to a cooperative.

[–] EncryptKeeper@lemmy.world 22 points 7 months ago

Well no, their call to action isn’t to not give anyone else money. They didn’t have anything negative to say about their competition like 1Password. They’re just warning you about the shady things Google and Apple are doing specifically. And as an alternative they’re offering their own solution instead, which also doesn’t cost any money.

[–] QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works 29 points 7 months ago

As a fan of Proton services I don’t like “blog posts” from companies where the solution to a problem is just their product, regardless of who the company is

[–] EncryptKeeper@lemmy.world 22 points 7 months ago

Proton enabled passkeys in their free tier. So ultimately, yes by using their free tier and being safe in the thought that you can always leave if you want, that might drive you to pay for a paid plan.

But companies trying to earn your business by offering you a good honest product is not at all the same as a company using anti-consumer practices to keep you from leaving lol.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago

As someone who is not familiar with photon, I love to see a vendor presenting a feature with a technical discussion, even if they’re also selling it. As far as I can tell, no one was hiding intent, no one was directly selling, so “well done”. Or maybe I just agree with the premise, I dunno