Google to replace Two-Factor Authentication with Hardware security keys. by iamhaque

technology · @iamhaque · Sep 30 '17 (edited)

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Google to replace Two-Factor Authentication with Hardware security keys.

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According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Google has started rolling out a hardware replacement for its current two-factor authentication security measure, which is expected to bolster up security in the wake of the recent high-profile hacks.

Google's "Advanced Protection Program" will include a pair of physical keys which will protect the user's account from unauthorized logins. However, don't expect to get a pair of keys for yourself anytime soon, as the program is intended for "corporate executives, politicians, and others with heightened security concerns

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