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bfleschtoday at 3:17 PM1 replyview on HN

Passkeys basically MITM the 2FA process so that they can track and deplatform you with a single click across all your accounts.

The biometric verification also allows to confirm that a certain person is holding the device, and they can easily be matched to existing passport/travel databases.

Great system if the good guys have it, a bit problematic if it's abused by nepo kids to hide their crimes.


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vel0citytoday at 3:26 PM

> Passkeys basically MITM the 2FA process so that they can track and deplatform you with a single click across all your accounts.

I use passkeys with a physical authenticator. How do "they" track and deplatform me with a single click? Can you explain?

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