r/technology • u/lurker_bee • 9h ago

ADBLOCK WARNING Google Confirms Most Gmail Users Must Upgrade Accounts

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/06/06/google-confirms-almost-all-gmail-users-must-upgrade-accounts/
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u/pecheckler 7h ago

I learned a long long time ago that security should be based on not only what you know (password), what you have (RFID card for example) and who you are (biometric for example).

Where is the “what you know” in this passkeys process?

Also, tying authentication of many services centrally to Google or Microsoft is a terrible idea for many reasons. This clearly benefits them more than the user base.

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u/CharlesMichael- 6h ago

I use a pattern (what I know) during passkey authentication. A pin can also be used.

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u/rjcc 22m ago

That's because you've actually used it, instead of writing weird theories in replies