The advantage of a physical security key is that they’re less vulnerable to spoofing.
tech2 News StaffApr 11,2019 11:13:36 IST
Most of us are familiar with what Google’s two-step authentication feature is all about, only that we don’t really use it. That’s mostly because of how inconvenient it is to wait for an OTP every time you need to log into a Google app.
Google is just made the switch to two-factor authentication (which is far more secure) much simpler.
The tech giant has just announced that one can now use an Android smartphone as a physical security key, offering you a more convenient way to log into Google apps with the security of two-factor authentication.
Your Android phone is your new yubikey. Image: Google
Using the feature for 2FA is fairly simple. All you’ll have to do is connect your phone over Bluetooth to a Chrome browser and verify your logins.
