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754: Passwords, Passkeys, & Beyond, with Damien Schreurs

Mac Power Users

CHAPTER

Exploring Alternative Passwordless Authentication Methods

This chapter delves into various alternative passwordless authentication methods, such as the email loop, highlighting the security and vulnerability aspects. The conversation also covers the ease of implementation and convenience of password managers like 1Password and iCloud Keychain, while also discussing the evolution and improvements of Apple's password manager app and the need for an Android version. The speakers compare dedicated password managers to iCloud Keychain, address generating app-specific passwords for third-party apps, and mention the upcoming Apple password manager and iCloud password Chrome extension.

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