In theory this provides greater security than two-factor authentication, which is vulnerable to countermeasures such as SIM swapping.īut some of Google’s Titan keys rely on Bluetooth connections to ensure the user is close by the computer they protect, and that could be a potential problem, Google has found. The Titan Security Keys are designed to limit access to computers by physical proximity, meaning that any would-be hackers must be within 30 feet of it to have any hope of gaining access.
Google LLC is recalling some of its Titan Security Key products, which are used by enterprises as a more secure alternative to two-factor authentication, after learning of a possible exploit that could be accessed via its Bluetooth feature.
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