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1. 1.▲
   by Snc 4y ago

   If you're on OpenBSD then you're likely a person that skews more towards security on a security/usability spectrum than the average person. May I ask why you'd prefer passwords or magic links over WebAuthn with something
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   by Snc 4y ago

   FIDO traded off convenience for security, and is incrementally building back usability features to what will hopefully be a more secure world. In particular, I'd be rather concerned about using passwords in most of the scenarios you de
3. 3.▲
   by Snc 4y ago

   Note that these terms are not strictly comparable. USB-C is just a connector specification. There are many protocols that utilize USB-C: USB 3.2, USB4 and Thunderbolt being some of them.
4. 4.▲
   by Snc 4y ago

   While roaming authenticators are indeed separate devices, platform authenticators aren't; they're built into your existing device. If you're using a MacBook, you already have a Secure Enclave which you access through TouchID.
5. 5.▲
   by Snc 4y ago

   WebAuthn does not pass any biometrics to relying parties. Rather CTAP, which stands for Client to Authenticator Protocol, is responsible for brokering credentials* between your authenticator (TouchID, Yubikey, your phone in the near future)