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posted by martyb on Friday August 31 2018, @04:26AM   Printer-friendly
from the is-it-still-in-beta? dept.

Google's in-house security key is now available to anyone who wants one

Google's Titan Security Key is finally available to anyone who wants one. The two-factor token went live today in the Google store, with a full kit available for $50, shipping immediately. The kits include a USB key, a Bluetooth key, and various connectors. The key has been available to Google Cloud customers since July, when the project was first publicly announced.

Built to the FIDO standard, the Titan keys work as a second factor for a number of services, including Facebook, Dropbox, and Github. But not surprisingly, they're built particularly for Google account logins, particularly the Advanced Protection Program announced in October. Because the keys verify themselves with a complex handshake rather than a static code, they're far more resistant to phishing attacks than a conventional confirmation code. The key was initially designed for internal Google use, and has been in active use within the company for more than eight months.

Also at TechCrunch, CNBC, and BGR.

Previously: Google Defeats Employee Phishing With Physical Security Keys

Related: No Key, No Login: G Suite Admins Can Now Make FIDO Security Keys Mandatory


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  • (Score: 4, Interesting) by jelizondo on Friday August 31 2018, @05:43AM (3 children)

    by jelizondo (653) Subscriber Badge on Friday August 31 2018, @05:43AM (#728623) Journal

    It has been reported [cnbc.com] and not denied by Google, that the key is actually made in China.

    I understand that there is "sealed chip" at the heart of the device but it is unclear if this chip is made in the U.S., China or elsewhere.

    With the US and Australia banning Chinese devices from being used in public networks (government, 5G) one would need to ask if this security key has not been backdoored by China.

    All hearsay and no evidence one way or another, but it would be nice to have a statement from Google regarding the allegations.

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  • (Score: 4, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 31 2018, @06:54AM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 31 2018, @06:54AM (#728643)

    it is unclear if this chip is made in the U.S., China or elsewhere.

    It's not made anywhere, just conjured into existence by Google's necromancy powers after killing a puppy for each dongle.
    Now, mod me informative.

    • (Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Friday August 31 2018, @02:34PM (1 child)

      by Runaway1956 (2926) Subscriber Badge on Friday August 31 2018, @02:34PM (#728756) Journal

      So, that's what happened to all my puppies! Two litters, 15 pups in all. That damned Google Maps car came by, the camera looked the property over, and it left. Next day, no puppies! Bastards came back in the middle of the night!

      • (Score: 2) by DannyB on Friday August 31 2018, @02:52PM

        by DannyB (5839) Subscriber Badge on Friday August 31 2018, @02:52PM (#728765) Journal

        Disappearing puppies is sad for the profitability of dog food companies.

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