A handful of tech companies have been trying to kill the password for years… but this could be the year when it actually starts to happen. Apple, Google, and Microsoft have announced that they’re expanding support for passwordless sign-ins using a standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the W3C. In a nutshell, instead of […]
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7 Comments on Google to sell Titan Security key hardware for 2-factor authentication on computers and mobile devices
Google to sell Titan Security key hardware for 2-factor authentication on computers and mobile devices
7 Comments on Google to sell Titan Security key hardware for 2-factor authentication on computers and mobile devicesThis week Krebs on Security reported that none of Google’s more than 85 thousand employees had fallen prey to phishing attacks since early 2017. That’s when the company issued physical security keys for 2-factor authentication (2FA) to all of its employees. Now Google plans to begin selling its own security keys to businesses and individuals. […]
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New web standard could remove the need for remembering passwords… eventually
Odds are that you login to dozens of websites and online services on a regular basis… and odds are that you already know it’s a bad idea to use the same password for your bank, internet retail sites, your social media accounts, online gaming platforms, and media streaming services. But creating and remember passwords for […]
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Google Security Key prevents anyone from using your account without a USB key
Want to make sure nobody can access your Google account without your permission? Make sure to choose a secure password. Want to really make sure your account is safe? Enable 2-step authentication. Now even if someone has your password, they can’t login unless they also have a code that’s sent to your phone or other device via […]