Facebook will soon require a passkey

[Neil79]

Had a message from Facebook saying at some point soon they will require a passkey to log in. However when I go to create one it just says this

So how do I insert a security key into the USB port, if I don't have one in the first place? Hence creating one

 

[JonRGV250]

Passkeys can be a fingerprint or face scan etc.

 

[Neil79]

Passkeys can be a fingerprint or face scan etc.

Yeh but I don't have either of those

I've only ever used passwords and pins.

 

[JonRGV250]

I assume you’ll be allowed to use a PIN.

 

[Neil79]

I assume you’ll be allowed to use a PIN.

Annoyingly Facebook doesn't give you that option via browser

 

[Diddums]

Slowly slowly, making sure they've gotcha at all times.

 

[200sols]

Delete facebook instead.

 

[hornetstinger]

Delete facebook instead.

yup, once they ask for photo/video/government ID? Not a chance.

Plus it's filled with a certain group of people that posted vile hate.

 

[Neil79]

Delete facebook instead.

Not an option it will affect my work

 

[Freakbro]

Get a different job

 

[iamgigglz]

Yeh but I don't have either of those

I've only ever used passwords and pins.

It'll likely trigger a biometric check of some sort on your phone, either via scanning a QR code on the site or via the app.

 

[Neil79]

Ok I seem to have got it working, had to do it via my phone..

Also made it select whatsapp as a pin check!

@JonRGV250 and @iamgigglz was the only one actually being help so thanks for that!

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

Employer: I see you're highly regarded in your field.

OP: Uh huh. N'om sayin?

Employer: Indeed I do.

OP: *Skeleton shrug, hot as actual ball$ *

Employer: Tidy two dawg, y0

OP: *salutes then curtsies*

Employer: DO A FACEBOOK

OP: ...

OP: Passkey mountain, hobbit?, oh no gandalf falling, none shall pass ... key

Employer: Next!

OP: Ha, gotcha! My plan all along.

 

[DJMK4]

Err. 2fa anyone? Should already be used in meta

 

[iamgigglz]

@JonRGV250 and @iamgigglz was the only one actually being help so thanks for that!

It's the mention of Facebook - brings out all the pitchforks and torches, mine included tbf.

Err. 2fa anyone? Should already be used in meta

Has been for many years but it's not as secure as everyone makes it out to be. Unfortunately passkeys with biometrics are the way forward for now.

 

[Nabinium]

Ok I seem to have got it working, had to do it via my phone..

Also made it select whatsapp as a pin check!

@JonRGV250 and @iamgigglz was the only one actually being help so thanks for that!

It's what happens when you post in GD. Don't expect many serious replies.

 

[Neil79]

Err. 2fa anyone? Should already be used in meta

Well

I have another email, a pin AND authorization app on my phone as a 2fa

Yet that's not enough, now need a passkey

What's next? Your DNA

 

[Neil79]

It's what happens when you post in GD. Don't expect many serious replies.

True true!

 

[Raymond Lin]

If you can't comply with their security steps then you have 2 choices

1 - comply
2 - choose another social media platform

ps The biometric data stays inside your phone, not stored at FB... allegedly.

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

I genuinely hope that one of the security questions is: "Which is your favourite character from Dragon Age: The Veilguard"

e: goddammit magnolia Dragon Age: The Neilguard was right there. Right there! Come on!