2FA – About Chromebooks

Chrome OS and Chrome getting support for biometric 2FA with CTAP2 standard

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments 2FA, Authentication, Biometrics, Chrome browser, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Security

As early as Chrome version 69, you’ll be able to log into a web service without using a password but with the added security benefits of either biometrics or a PIN thanks to the coming support for CTAP2 FIDO devices.

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Yes, the Pixelbook power button is a U2F key. Here’s why I wouldn’t use it.

June 10, 2018June 11, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 17 Comments 2FA, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Pixelbook, Security, Yubikey

Yes, you can use the power button of the Pixelbook for two-factor authentication. But it’s a terrible idea: You’re actually decreasing the security factor with this method. Here’s why.

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