Instagram, Netflix, Spotify: all named on a shame list

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This article highlights the industry push toward passkeys as a replacement for passwords and calls out major consumer apps that still have not enabled them. It explains how passkeys work, why they reduce phishing risk, and why they matter for account security. The piece also notes that Instagram, Netflix, and Spotify appear on a public list meant to pressure companies into adopting the standard. It mentions growing adoption across major platforms and points to regulatory pressure in Europe that supports stronger authentication.

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