July 10, 2024 at 06:52AM
Google is now offering passkeys for high-risk users to enroll in the Advanced Protection Program (APP), providing a more secure and phishing-resistant alternative to passwords. This technology, based on the FIDO Authentication standard, eliminates the need for traditional passwords and is already being used by over 400 million Google accounts. Additionally, Google has partnered with Internews to offer security support to journalists and human rights workers in 10 countries.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
– Google is now offering passkeys as an alternative to physical security keys for enrolling in its Advanced Protection Program (APP).
– Passkeys, based on the FIDO Authentication standard, are considered more secure and phishing-resistant, and can replace the need for passwords with biometrics or a PIN.
– Over 400 million Google accounts are already using passkeys.
– High-risk users, such as journalists and human rights workers, can enroll in the program and add recovery options during the process for account access.
– Google is partnering with Internews to provide security support to journalists and human rights workers in 10 countries.
– Google intends to expand dark web reports to all users with a consumer Google Account, regardless of subscription.
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