The Pitfalls of Passkeys: Examining the Limitations of This Hailed Security Solution

Passkeys were designed to be a more secure and user-friendly alternative to passwords, but they have several issues that affect their usability across various platforms and browsers. These problems include inconsistent user experiences due to varying support for passkeys on different websites and browsers, passkeys being tied to specific browsers rather than being universally accessible, tech companies like Google and Apple potentially forcing users into using their own passkey management systems, and the fact that nearly all services still require a password backup in addition to passkeys. Despite these challenges, passkeys remain more secure than traditional passwords.