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☆ Why you should avoid use of one-time passwords sent by text
  + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +7 min
One of the most convenient methods for mobile phone users to log into apps — and one many companies rely on to grant access — is the one-time password, or OTP, often shared by text. Consumers are being urged to be mindful of the different types of one-time passwords, and the relative security risks versus benefits that each offers. Authenticator apps can still be vulnerable to some types of attacks like "adversary in the middle" but they're still safer than SMS, Allan said. Consider mobile app push for better protectionAn even more secure option for authentication works in tandem with mobile apps on a user's phone. Opt for hardware security key when possibleAn even better option is to use a hardware security key like Yubico.
Persons: Ant Allan, Allan, Tracy C, Kitten, it's, Cedric Thevenet, Thevenet, It's, FIDO, Dusty Anderson, OTPs Organizations: Gartner Research, Strategy, Research, Google, Microsoft, Capgemini, FIDO Alliance, SMS
☆ Passwordless passkeys will now be the default option for Google accounts
  + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Jennifer Korn | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +1 min
New York CNN —Google is looking to make passwords obsolete by prompting users to create passkeys to unlock accounts and devices with a fingerprint, face scan or pin number. Google said Tuesday that passcodes are easier to remember, quicker to use and offer more security. The company unveiled support for passkeys in May but announced in a blog post that the technology will now become the go-to option during password creation. “[W]e’ll continue encouraging the industry to make the pivot to passkeys — making passwords a rarity, and eventually obsolete,” Google wrote. Google will continue to support traditional passwords, and users can dodge passkeys altogether by disabling their account’s “skip password when possible” option.
Persons: Google Organizations: New, New York CNN, Google, passkeys, eBay, WhatsApp, Alliance, Microsoft, Apple Locations: New York
☆ The Death of Passwords Is Coming, a New Technology Will Replace Them
  + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Shubham Agarwal | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +14 min
Despite their ease of use, passwords come with significant downsides: More than 80% of data breaches are the result of weak passwords. In 2004, Bill Gates famously envisioned the death of traditional passwords, and there have been several attempts to replace them. That's great if all of your devices are from one company — your Apple passkey would work across an iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. "Similar to our recommendations when it comes to other forms of authentication, we advise against the sharing of passkeys, passwords, etc. Passwords won't disappear overnight, but what FIDO Alliance has accomplished has convinced me our passwordless future is just around the corner.
Persons: it's, I'm, Zhao, There's, Christiaan Brand, Bill Gates, FIDO, Steve Won, Florentin, passkeys, Andrew Shikiar, Won, Google's Brand, 1Password, Buffalo's Zhao, Shubham Agarwal Organizations: Microsoft, Cybersecurity Ventures, Apple, Google, Alliance, University at Buffalo, University of Cambridge, Mastercard, TU Darmstadt, FIDO Alliance, Bluetooth, Research, Istanbul Technical University, University, Buffalo's, Wired, Company Locations: Germany, Ahmedabad, India
☆ Google rolls out an alternative to the password
  + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Jennifer Korn | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +1 min
New York CNN —The days of having to think up new passwords that aren’t “password123” may be coming to an end – at least on your Google accounts. Google on Wednesday began rolling out support for passkeys, an alternative sign-in method for apps and websites that the company says is meant to serve as an “easier to use and more secure” alternative to the password. With passkeys, Google said users can access their various accounts the same way they might unlock their phone: with a fingerprint, face scan or screen lock PIN. Apple rolled out its passkey option with the release of iOS 16, allowing people to use the technology across apps, including Apple Wallet. Passkey support was rolled out on Chrome and Android devices in October 2022, but now the option is available across Google accounts, from Gmail to Drive.
☆ Why Apple, Google, Microsoft passkeys should soon replace your own passwords
  + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Barbara Collins | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +5 min
"Passkeys are an example of what security should be: seamless and invisible to the end user," said Moriarty. Avoiding human error, and hackersFrom a safety standpoint, passkeys are much more secure than passwords for a number of reasons. Even worse, choosing simple passwords (think "abc123" or "password") creates the perfect target for hackers to easily access individuals' accounts. Google began rolling out passkey support for Chrome on Android, Windows and macOS in December 2022. The only potential disadvantage to using passkeys happens if a user loses the secondary device they use to gain access to their accounts.
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