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Indian government issues 'high risk' warning for users of Google Chrome, check details
Credit: DNA- Published on October 12, 2023
Indian government has issued a high severity warning for users of Google Chrome version prior to 118.0.5993.70 for Windows, Mac and Linux users.
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Published on October 10, 2023 - 01:30
Google Makes Passkeys Default Sign-In Method
Google Makes Passkeys , Default Sign-In Method.
Google has previously referred to
passkeys as the "beginning of the end"
of passwords, TechCrunch reports. .
Google has previously referred to
passkeys as the "beginning of the end"
of passwords, TechCrunch reports. .
Passkeys let users sign in to their accounts by
using biometrics, PINs or physical security keys.
The password alternative is
resistant to phishing as well.
On Oct. 10, Google announced that passkeys will become "the default authentication method"
across all accounts, TechCrunch reports. .
This means, next time you sign in to your Google Account, you’ll start seeing prompts to create and use passkeys, simplifying your future sign-ins, Google product managers Christiaan Brand
and Sriram Karra, via TechCrunch.
Our goal is the same as it has always been, giving you technology that is secure by default, so that you have the strongest security
but without the burden, Google product managers Christiaan Brand
and Sriram Karra, via TechCrunch.
According to Google, 64% of its users like passkeys
better than passwords or two-step verification. .
The sign-in method is also reportedly "40% faster
than using a password," TechCrunch reports.
Google is encouraging all of its users to begin
using passkeys as their main sign-in option as soon as
possible to add an extra layer of security to their accounts
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