New website lists companies that do not offer passkey login
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A new website, whynopasskeys.com, created by security researcher Scott Helme, lists major companies that do not yet offer passkeys as a login option. According to the site, one in four major apps and services on the internet, including Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify, still do not provide passkeys. Passkeys are considered more secure than passwords because they are device-generated and tied to the user’s phone or computer, relying on biometrics or a physical security key. Helme stated in a blog post that the motivation behind the site is to push companies to enable passkeys, noting that “a list is a surprisingly effective motivator.” Apple, Google, and Microsoft are listed as companies that do offer passkeys. TechCrunch reported that users can enable passkeys on Instagram only if their account is linked to a Facebook account with a passkey enabled. Meta, Netflix, and Spotify did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s requests for comment.
What’s reported
The website whynopasskeys.com was created by security researcher Scott Helme.
One in four major apps and services on the internet do not offer passkeys.
Companies listed as not offering passkeys include Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify.
Passkeys are generated by a user’s device and tied to that device and the website.
Passkeys can use biometrics like Face ID, Touch ID, or a physical security key.
Apple, Google, and Microsoft are listed as companies that do offer passkeys.
Users can turn on passkeys on Instagram only if their account is tied to a Facebook account with a passkey enabled.
TechCrunch reached out to Meta, Netflix, and Spotify for comment but received no immediate response.
Open questions
Why Instagram does not offer passkeys directly, while Facebook and WhatsApp do.
Whether Netflix or Spotify will respond to requests for comment.
Key figures
Scott Helme, security researcher and creator of whynopasskeys.com
Sources: TechCrunch
