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Google Adds USB Security Keys To 2-Factor Authentication Options
An anonymous reader writes with this excerpt from VentureBeat: Google today announced it is beefing up its two-step verification feature with Security Key, a physical USB second factor that only works after verifying the login site is truly a Google website. The feature is available in Chrome: Instead of typing in a code, you can simply insert Security Key into your computer's USB port and tap it when prompted by Google's browser. "When you sign into your Google Account using Chrome and Security Key, you can be sure that the cryptographic signature cannot be phished," Google promises. While Security Key works with Google Accounts at no charge, you'll need to go out and buy a compatible USB device directly from a Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) participating vendor.
Probably one whose controller firmware hasn't been compromised...
Do not look into laser with remaining eye.
It's really sad to see Google turning inwards like this. What happened to working towards open standards for such things?
Too true. Couldn't they have used an open standard like FIDO's U2F instead of using proprietary technology like...
Wait, what was your objection again?