Google enables passkeys, FIDO Alliance-developed cryptographic keys that require a preauthenticated device, on all accounts, to eventually replace passwords
you can now switch to passkey-only Adam Rowe / Tech.co : Your Google Account Doesn't Need a Password Anymore Luke Mandato / MobileSyrup : Dashlane is exploring password-free logins...
Apple, Google, and Microsoft plan to offer the FIDO Alliance's passwordless tech on websites and apps, using fingerprint readers, face scanners, and smartphones
a perfect time to think about passkeys. https://www.apple.com/... @can : some dreams come true https://twitter.com/... @k8em0 : This is a true game changer in security https://twit...
A look at the FIDO Alliance's vision of a passwordless future, based on a passkey-like “FIDO credential” manager that lets users easily switch between devices
After a decade of work, the FIDO Alliance says it's found the missing piece in the bridge to a password-free future.
Following the White House's open-source security summit, Google proposes setting up an organization to serve as a marketplace for open source maintenance
to ensure national infrastructure and other important systems can rely on open source projects.” https://blog.google/... Kent Walker / @kent_walker : Open source software is the co...
Google announces a $1M sponsorship for Linux Foundation's Secure Open Source, a new pilot program to enhance the security of critical open source projects
Catalin Cimpanu / The Record :
Google announces a $1M sponsorship for Linux Foundation's Secure Open Source, a new pilot program to enhance the security of critical open source projects
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Facebook, which supported security keys on desktop since 2017, expands support to iOS and Android users
Facebook has supported security keys on desktop since 2017 and will now enable iOS and Android users to log in to their account via the physical key.
Google's Threat Analysis Group shares a report outlining efforts by over 12 state-sponsored hackers using COVID-19 as cover for espionage
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Google releases OpenSK, an open-source implementation for security keys that supports both FIDO U2F and FIDO2 standards
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Google Smart Lock on iOS now leverages Secure Enclave to enable the iPhone's use as a physical 2FA key to sign in to Google apps via Chrome on nearby devices
here's how it works Buster Hein / Cult of Mac : Google now lets you use iPhone as a physical security key Asif Shaik / iPhone Hacks : You Can Now Use Your iPhone As Google Security...
Google Smart Lock on iOS now leverages Secure Enclave to enable the iPhone's use as a physical 2FA key to sign in to Google apps via Chrome on nearby devices
Last year, Google announced that all Android 7+ devices can be used as two-factor authentication when signing into Gmail, Drive, and other first-party services.