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Passkeys Credential Exchange
- The FIDO Alliance has drafted new specifications to enable users to transfer passkeys between password managers using the Credential Exchange Protocol and Credential Exchange Format.
- The new specifications will also support the transfer of other types of credentials.
- 1Password has pledged to support the new passkey formats, along with other companies like Google, Bitwarden, and NordPass.
- Apple, which introduced passkey support for iOS 16 in 2022, is among the companies behind the new specifications.
- The FIDO Alliance says its credential exchange system helps users switch securely between providers.
- However, security experts and some developers say the system does not allow true exporting and makes data less accessible.
- They argue users should be able to easily access password information and fear big tech companies could abuse their power.
- In addition to enabling credential transfer, the FIDO Alliance's new specifications also allow hardware attestation to ensure critical environments.
- Implementing passkeys correctly is no mean feat, and some developers say it is 100 times more difficult than anticipated.
- Meanwhile, Apple users question why the company stores users' personal private information in plain text and say they feel less control over access to password information.
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