• Big Tech has implemented passkeys in a way that locks users into their platforms rather than providing universal security
  • Passkeys were developed to replace passwords for better account security, but their rollout by Apple and Google has limited their potential
  • Proton Pass offers passkeys that are universal, easy to use, and available to everyone for improved online security and privacy.
  • @[email protected]
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    7 months ago

    Not commenting on the merits of the blogpost’s arguments, but Proton is selling their own product here too

    • @[email protected]
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      547 months ago

      And if you believe in our mission and want to help us build a better internet where privacy is the default, you can sign up for a paid plan to get access to even more premium features.

      Translation: don’t give those other guys money, give us your money!

      • Encrypt-Keeper
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        237 months ago

        Well no, their call to action isn’t to not give anyone else money. They didn’t have anything negative to say about their competition like 1Password. They’re just warning you about the shady things Google and Apple are doing specifically. And as an alternative they’re offering their own solution instead, which also doesn’t cost any money.

    • @[email protected]
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      307 months ago

      As a fan of Proton services I don’t like “blog posts” from companies where the solution to a problem is just their product, regardless of who the company is

    • Encrypt-Keeper
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      227 months ago

      Proton enabled passkeys in their free tier. So ultimately, yes by using their free tier and being safe in the thought that you can always leave if you want, that might drive you to pay for a paid plan.

      But companies trying to earn your business by offering you a good honest product is not at all the same as a company using anti-consumer practices to keep you from leaving lol.

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        We’ve tried to stay true to the intention behind passkeys. With Proton Pass, passkeys:

        • Are easy to use, no matter your device or platform
        • Can be quickly shared or exported
        • Use an open-source implementation
        • Are available to everyone with our Free plan
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      67 months ago

      As someone who is not familiar with photon, I love to see a vendor presenting a feature with a technical discussion, even if they’re also selling it. As far as I can tell, no one was hiding intent, no one was directly selling, so “well done”. Or maybe I just agree with the premise, I dunno