Facebook Announces Safer Login with USB Security Key

[Ink]

Like most security professionals, I recommend setting up two-factor authentication (login approvals). That means when you log into Facebook from a new phone or browser, you'll enter a special security code from your phone in addition to your password.

... SMS isn't always reliable and having a phone back-up available may not work well for everyone.

Starting today, you can register a physical security key to your account so that the next time you log in after enabling login approvals, you'll simply tap a small hardware device that goes in the USB drive of your computer.

Benefits using security keys for two-factor authentication:

• Phishing protection: Your login is practically immune to phishing because you don't have to enter a code yourself and the hardware provides cryptographic proof that it's in your machine.
• Interoperable: Security keys that support U2F don't just work for Facebook accounts. You can use the same key for any supported online account (e.g. Google, Dropbox, GitHub, Salesforce), and those accounts can stay safe because the key doesn't retain any records of where it is used.
• Fast login: If you use a security key with your desktop computer, logging in is as simple as a tap on the key after your enter your password.

Security keys can be purchased through companies like Yubico, and the keys support the open Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) standard hosted by the FIDO Alliance.

How to setup your Security Key: https://m.facebook.com/help/40156678685523

 

[RoboMan]

Security keys can be purchased through companies like Yubico, and the keys support the open Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) standard hosted by the FIDO Alliance.

So this means once other companies update to this service, we will be able to use this same device? Awsome.

Thanks for the share!

 

[Ink]

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