But the company says these keys pack a punch that make them stronger and more resilient than any other security key on the market. These keys don’t look too dissimilar from keys Google previously offered under its Advanced Protection Program, which help high-risk users - like journalists, activists, and government officials - protect their accounts from sophisticated nation-state hackers. You need to enroll both keys - one stays in a safe space, and the other stays with you. One is a USB key, and the other supports Bluetooth and NFC for mobile devices. Out Thursday, the company’s own branded and in house-developed security keys are now available to buy. That’s because a hacker on the other side of the world trying to break into your account needs not only your password but also your physical key - and that’s not something a hacker can easily or covertly steal.Īlthough there are a handful of security key brands out there - Yubikey and Feitian to name two - Google thinks it can do better with its own Titan security keys. Security keys are one of the strongest lines of defense against account breaches. Two-factor authentication is stronger than just a username and password, but text message codes can be intercepted and many sites and services don’t yet support the stronger authenticator codes. Think of a security key as like a two-factor authentication code that’s sent to your phone - but instead a USB stick in your pocket. “We have had no reported or confirmed account takeovers since implementing security keys at Google,” a spokesperson told TechCrunch.Īnd it’s probably true.
Google isn’t one to shy away from bold claims.
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