Should you stop logging in through Google and Facebook? Consider these SSO risks vs. benefits

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ZDNET key takeaways

• Many sites let you sign in with an existing login from consumer SSO providers.
• This approach results in a potentially risky centralization of your credentials.
• Passkeys allow you to compartmentalize credentials, but SSO has its advantages.

Here on ZDNET, I've been writing a lot about passkeys -- the FIDO Alliance-backed passwordless replacement for traditional usernames and passwords. As far as I'm concerned, all organizations and users on the internet cannot make the move soon enough. However, I was reminded of how challenging and lengthy that transition will be (sadly, 10 years is my estimate) when I recently encountered warnings to change my password for ChatGPT. 

Also: How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future

That ill-informed recommendation turned up in my article feed when the operator of ...