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by Izkata 1106 days ago
> > With passkeys, if someone steals my physical device, then they have full access

> Unless they also have access to your fingerprints, face or something to that effect

Fingerprint scanners are a lot better than they used to be (back when they could be beaten by a gummy bear), but what about a picture of your face?

Biometrics should be thought of as passwords that can't be changed. Use them for convenience, not security.