Security Key: two-factor authentication becomes easier with Google
Devices Technologies / / December 19, 2019
Conventional passwords have definitely become obsolete as a defense. This once again proves the next plum passwords from accounts and pictures of naked stars. Nevertheless, two-factor authentication still has no popularity among users. In Google wants to simplify the process and provide Security Key - a new way to protect your account.
Earlier authentication is as follows: you come to the phone a special password, which, in fact, is the second level of protection. Now, in order to log in, you can just use a special USB-token, which is, in fact, will confirm your identity. The logon process takes place two-way check: service confirms that you are the user, and the Security Key - it's not a phishing or Google it and it is. Not long ago, a similar method was a lot of banks and closed operations within the company, but now thanks to the Internet giant this technology has become a bit more mainstream.
By partnering with Security Key in companies use standard U2FAnd a similar authentication process is supported by Chrome. Take advantage of new opportunities, you can now and absolutely free. The only condition - you have to buy a special dongle, the prices of which range from
$5 before $50.