Google: Security Keys Neutralized Employee Phishing

guest · Aug 9, 2021

Google drops Bluetooth Titan Security Keys in favor of NFC versions
August 9, 2021
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...titan-security-keys-in-favor-of-nfc-versions/

Google is discontinuing the Bluetooth Titan Security Key to focus on security keys with Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality.
As part of this move, Google has also announced a new Titan Security Key with USB-C and NFC to go along with the previously available USB-A + NFC security key.

Google's Titan Security Keys were introduced in 2018 and are designed to help users prevent Google account takeover attempts using credentials stolen in data breaches or following phishing attacks.
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Only USB-A and USB-C NFC keys for sale starting tomorrow

"Since NFC functionality is now supported by a wide range of Android phones and iPhones, we are discontinuing the Bluetooth Titan Security Key and focusing on the easier and more widely available NFC capability," said Christiaan Brand, Google Cloud Product Manager.
"However, for existing users with our Bluetooth Titan Security Keys, these will continue to work with Bluetooth and will continue to work as an NFC key on most modern mobile devices."
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Starting August 10, Google will only offer the USB-A and a USB-C NFC version of Titan Security Keys, with the USB-A (which also comes with USB-A to USB-C adapter) to sell for $30 and the USB-C+NFC key to be priced at $35.
Customers can follow this simple guide to buy a Titan Security key for their device:

If you have a computer with USB-A ports, we recommend you get the USB-A + NFC security key

If you have a computer with USB-C ports, we recommend you get the USB-C + NFC security key

If you have an iPad with a USB-C connector you can use the USB-C Titan Security Key.

If you have an iPad with a lightning connector, it’s recommended to get a USB-A Titan Security Key with an Apple Lightning adapter

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Google: Simplifying Titan Security Key options for our users

We will now offer only two types of Titan Security Keys: a USB-A and a USB-C version. Both of these keys have Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality, which allows you to use it with most mobile devices by simply tapping it on the back of your mobile device in order to sign in securely. These keys will be available for all users starting tomorrow, August 10.
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Rasheed187 · Aug 12, 2021

mood said: ↑

Google drops Bluetooth Titan Security Keys in favor of NFC versions
August 9, 2021
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...titan-security-keys-in-favor-of-nfc-versions/

Google: Simplifying Titan Security Key options for our users
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A general question, do you guys know of any online banks or stock brokers that offer 2FA security via hardware keys? I'm truly shocked that most of them are still using SMS or authentication apps, the latter is more secure of course, but it's so damned unhandy having to use your mobile phone for logging in.

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