Windows 11 opening security PIN popup every time I open Amazon in Firefox.

[SirBedwyr]

I have Windows 11 updated to latest right now and run Firefox with Ghostery and uBlock Origin. What's the source of this popup asking me to log in (presumably to Amazon) using a passkey or PIN? Is this a Windows feature that the Amazon website is using (without my permission)? How do I stop this, for that matter? Unexpected security popups sends big red security flags in terms of behavior as I get my mother's new hardware set up for Windows 10 end-of-life. I want to make sure she either doesn't encounter this or at least makes an informed decision about what it represents.

 

I'll get a screenshot if I see it again.

[demonix00]

I'm certain that what it's actually asking is if you want to switch to logging in with a passkey (meaning going passwordless which is the latest tech buzzword next to AI everything) rather then using the traditional password.

 

Each time I see a notification like that, I just select the NO option and continue with my business, but it's going to be seen a lot more considering microsoft is getting big balls over all this passwordless shit and making it the default login option in windows 11 since they call it "phishing proof" even though I'm certain that it isn't session token stealing proof.

 

If you get these notifications, then just say no and continue on with life as they can't force it on you.

[Alan G]

Yes, this happens on my workstation.  I just hit cancel and go on with work as @demonix00 says.  I think there is another website besides Amazon where this happens but cannot remember right now.

[SirBedwyr]

Is there a way to prevent the popups from occurring permanently? I'd rather not field nervous requests from my mother wondering whether this is a scam or legitimate. Either way it's unusually aggravating.