#FIDOAlliance

FIDO Alliance Drafts New Protocol to Simplify Passkey Transfers Across Different Platforms

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October 16, 2024 at 10:24AM The FIDO Alliance is enhancing passkey usability by creating guidelines for secure credential exchange across platforms, addressing transferability issues. Their draft specifications aim to improve interoperability among providers like Apple and Google, promoting faster, more secure sign-ins and supporting the adoption of passwordless methods, evidenced by Amazon’s implementation. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Amazon says 175 million customers now use passkeys to log in

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October 16, 2024 at 09:07AM Amazon reported that over 175 million customers now use passkeys for faster, passwordless sign-ins, enhancing security through cryptographic keys linked to biometric controls. The feature, initially introduced a year ago, is expanding to other services like AWS and Audible. The FIDO alliance has also announced a specification for portable passkeys. … Read more

Passkey News: FIDO Unveils New Specifications, Amazon Announces 175 Million Users

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October 16, 2024 at 04:55AM FIDO Alliance released new specifications for securely transferring passkeys between providers, coinciding with Amazon’s announcement of 175 million passkey users. This development highlights advancements in passkey technology and its growing adoption in securing user authentication. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **FIDO Alliance Update**: The FIDO Alliance has released new specifications aimed at … Read more

Amazon says 175 million customer now use passkeys to log in

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October 15, 2024 at 04:54PM Amazon has reported that over 175 million customers now use passkeys, enhancing sign-in speed significantly. Passkeys function as biometric or PIN-based digital credentials, improving security against breaches. Amazon plans to extend this feature to other services, while the FIDO alliance has introduced a new specification for portable passkeys. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

New FIDO proposal lets you securely move passkeys across platforms

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October 15, 2024 at 11:19AM The FIDO Alliance has released a draft specification to standardize the secure transfer of passkeys between providers, addressing portability issues. The Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange Format (CXF) aim to enhance interoperability and security during credential migration. Feedback is welcomed for further refinement of these drafts. ### Meeting … Read more

New Developer Tools Necessary to Boost Passkey Adoption

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January 11, 2024 at 09:19AM Passkeys, a password-less technology, utilize device-based authentication and public-key encryption. Though initially esoteric, they are gaining traction with major websites and identity ecosystems, supported by tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft. The move towards mainstream adoption is underway, with a focus on developer adoption and tools to simplify implementation. … Read more

Getting Started With Passkeys, One Service at a Time

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January 4, 2024 at 12:08AM Passkeys, supported by major technology firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, aim to streamline and secure online authentication, addressing the vulnerabilities of traditional passwords. With over 7 billion potential users, passkeys provide an alternative to memorized passwords, leveraging device-based security and biometrics. Third-party providers and various ecosystems offer different approaches … Read more

Vulns in Android WebView, Password Managers Can Leak User Credentials

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December 6, 2023 at 03:51PM Researchers uncovered a vulnerability, called “AutoSpill,” in popular Android password managers that could allow malicious apps to steal credentials through WebView’s autofill feature. Despite raising awareness and contacting affected parties, some password managers and Google have yet to effectively address the issue. The researchers suggest that passkeys could ultimately resolve … Read more

Passkeys Are Cool, But They Aren’t Enterprise-Ready

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October 13, 2023 at 04:38PM Passkeys, a passwordless authentication technology supported by major internet firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, offer a user-friendly solution for accessing websites and cloud applications. However, their usability does not meet the control and attestation requirements of large corporations. Passkeys are expected to be integrated into the existing public key … Read more

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