Google dismisses Authenticator, introduces physical security key in Advanced Protection

in steemit •  7 years ago 

In order to protect journalists, business leaders and member of political campaign teams at higher risk of being targetted by hackers, Google has rolled out an Advanced Protection Programme.

n order to protect journalists, business leaders and member of political campaign teams at higher risk of being targetted by hackers, Google has rolled out an Advanced Protection Programme. This programme includes a physical “Security Key” that replaces other forms of two-factor authentication (2FA).
“To provide the strongest defence against phishing, Advanced Protection goes beyond traditional 2-Step Verification. You will need to sign into your account with a password and a physical Security Key,” Google wrote in a bl

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