OpenSSH now supports FIDO U2F security keys for 2-factor authentication

Here’s excellent news for sysadmins. You can now use a physical security key as hardware-based two-factor authentication to securely log into a remote system via SSH protocol.

OpenSSH, one of the most widely used open-source implementations of the Sec… Continue reading OpenSSH now supports FIDO U2F security keys for 2-factor authentication

Android Users Can Now Log in to Google Services Using Fingerprint

If you’re using Chrome on Android, you can now sign-in to your Google account and some of the other Google services by simply using your fingerprint, instead of typing in your password every time.

Google is rolling out a new feature, called “local use… Continue reading Android Users Can Now Log in to Google Services Using Fingerprint

Android Gets FIDO2 Certification—Now Supports Secure Passwordless Logins

Great news.

If you have already installed the latest update of Google Play Services released earlier today, and your Android device is running Android version 7.0 Nougat or above—Congratulations! Your device is now FIDO2 Certified.

Are you thinking… … Continue reading Android Gets FIDO2 Certification—Now Supports Secure Passwordless Logins