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Chromebooks gain native support for 2FA and faster web sign-ins with Chrome OS 88

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments 2FA, Acer Chromebook Spin 13, Authentication, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 88, Chromebooks, Fingerprint reader, Security, Titan security key

Your Chromebook PIN or fingerprint sensor will act as a 2FA method once Chrome OS 88 rolls out. This second layer of account protection keeps you safe even if your online account credentials are compromised.

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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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