itnewsbot, to random

Passwordless Google Accounts Are Here - You Can Now Switch To Passkey-Only - Google is taking a big step toward our supposedly passwordless future by enabling ... - https://tech.slashdot.org/story/23/05/03/193247/passwordless-google-accounts-are-here---you-can-now-switch-to-passkey-only?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

mstankiewicz, to random Polish
@mstankiewicz@pol.social avatar

Wreszcie dodało obsługę Kluczy zamiast haseł - moja poczta jest bezpieczna! Do tej pory tylko Microsoft to miał (z używanych przeze mnie serwisów).
I nie chodzi mi o klucze bezpieczeństwa wpinane do USB czy działające po NFC, tylko o Klucze zapisywane w urządzeniu czy iCloud - teraz żeby się zalogować nie muszę nic wpisywać, tylko mogę zeskanować kod iPhonem (chyba że przeglądarka sama autoryzuje logowanie, gdyż też można w niej zapisać).
Zbliżamy się do ery bez haseł i ich menedżerów. Nareszcie. Oby wkrótce dodano to do innych serwisów, np. Mastodon.

lauren, to random
@lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org avatar

BTW, I think the security team is great. I know some of its members fairly well. It does world class work. But sometimes I believe they don't fully appreciate the totality of their decisions on ordinary, non-techie users.

lauren, to random
@lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org avatar

Oh, and to be clear, I will not be enabling passkeys on any of my devices at this time. I noticed that Google already created them automatically for two of my devices, but apparently they are unused unless I choose to enable passkeys on the account.

itnewsbot, to tech

Passwordless Google accounts are here—you can now switch to passkey-only - Enlarge / Google says the login flow will go something like this, from ... - https://arstechnica.com/?p=1936276

w7voa, to random
@w7voa@journa.host avatar

Gmail introducing a blue checkmark "to help users identify messages from legitimate senders versus impersonators. " https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2023/05/expanding-gmail-security-BIMI.html

tychotithonus, to random

If you are using a built-in security key on a Pixelbook / Chromebook, you will be prompted today to "replace it" with a passkey. (You may get an email like the one shown.)

Until you generate a passkey, if you try to use the built-in security key as your second factor for Google itself, you will be repeatedly prompted to tap your power button, but the security key will not be accepted - cancel that and authenticate with another FIDO2 factor.

When you do create the passkey, that passkey will be listed in the "Passkeys you created" section of your passkey management config, not the "Automatically created passkeys" section.

ppatel, to random
@ppatel@mstdn.social avatar

is enabling support for all its accounts. You can create passkeys on supported devices like finger-print enabled phones, laptops, or based on FaceID. It includes Android devices, iPhones, Windows and Macs. No need for passwords or 2FA for Google accounts. This is fantastic news.

Check out this blog. Passkeys are easy to create from the link provided in the blog post.

So long passwords, thanks for all the phish

https://security.googleblog.com/2023/05/so-long-passwords-thanks-for-all-phish.html

lauren, to random
@lauren@mastodon.laurenweinstein.org avatar

**** Questions I'm getting about Google's "passkeys" announcement ****

All, I'm getting a pile of (many confused) questions about 's new "passkeys" announcement. Since I wrote "Passwords Must Die!" many years ago, I cheer these advances ... however ... there are implications in the implementation that really need to be fully understood by users, and frankly, given the difficulty in getting users to use 2-factor authentication, I suspect passkeys adoption will be complex unless users are forced to use them, which has its own implications.

Bottom line, I would not urge use of them immediately, unless you are absolutely convinced that you understand the details, some of which are a bit opaque right now.

My intention is to blog in some detail on this (and the new Google Authenticator cloud issues I mentioned previously) as soon as possible.

Please take care. Best, L

tychotithonus, to random

Happy Google Passkey Day!

Official blog posts (important details, required reading!):
https://security.googleblog.com/2023/05/so-long-passwords-thanks-for-all-phish.html
https://blog.google/technology/safety-security/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-password/

News:
https://www.wired.com/story/google-passkey-password-replacement
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/passwordless-google-accounts-are-here-you-can-now-switch-to-passkey-only/

Config:
https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/passkeys (control panel to enable, and a manageable list of devices that you already have passkeys for - especially important for removing passkeys from lost or stolen devices!)

Developer resources:
https://developers.google.com/identity/passkeys

Help (also required reading!):
https://support.google.com/accounts?p=passkeyleaf&hl=en

"Important:

  • If your account has 2-Step Verification or is enrolled in the Advanced Protection Program, you will bypass your second authentication step by signing in with a passkey, since this verifies that you have possession of your device.
  • If you have a Google Workspace account through your school or employer, you will not be able to use passkeys to sign in at this time."

1Password's list of services that support passkeys:
https://passkeys.directory/

Device support:
https://passkeys.dev/device-support/

Note that passkeys you create (including ones that replace built-in security keys on Chromebooks etc) will appear in your "Passkeys you created" config section. Most passkeys in this section can be renamed. Passkeys in the "Automatically created passkeys" section cannot currently be renamed.

Google's passkey management configuration area: Passkeys enable you to securely sign in to your Google Account using your fingerprint, face, screen lock, or hard- ware security key. Only set up passkeys on devices you own. Start using your passkeys With passkeys you can now use your fingerprint, face, or screen lock to verify it's really you. Automatically created passkeys: Android devices automatically create passkeys for you when you sign in to your Google Account. [List of devices]
Passkey requirements from Google help page: Check what you need to create a passkey: You can create passkeys on these devices: + A laptop or desktop that runs at least Windows 10, macQOS Ventura, or ChromeOS 109 + A mobile device that runs at least iOS 16 or Android 9 + A hardware security key that supports the FIDO2 protocol Your computer or mobile device will also need a supported browser like: + Chrome 109 or up + Safari 16 or up + Edge 109 or up To create and use a passkey, your device must have the following enabled: + Screen lock + Bluetooth (If you want to use a passkey on a phone to sign in to another computer) Tip: To ensure the best passkeys experience, we recommend you update to the latest available releases for your operating system.
Google help page on opting out of passkeys: Opt out of signing with passkeys Important: You will still retain all passkeys on your account. All future sign-ins will require your password and optional 2-Step Verification depending on configuration. When you first create a passkey, you opt in to a passkey-first, password-less, sign-in experience. To sign in to your Google Account without a passkey and use another sign-in method, tap Try another way. If you choose “Try another way” often, Google will offer the passkey challenge less frequently in the future to reflect your implied preferences. You can change this by repeatedly signing in with passkeys. To go back to your earlier sign-in method, change this preference in your account settings. 1. Go to your Google Account (You may need to sign in.) 2. Select Security. 3. Turn off "Skip password when possible"

djpeacher, to random
@djpeacher@fosstodon.org avatar

Seems there’s some about today 😜🔐

gadgetero, to random

I have just set up passkey password-less system in my Google account. If this is the future of passwords, I really like it! Looking forward to seeing this in other services!

gadgetero, to tech
oblomov, to random
@oblomov@sociale.network avatar

While I agree with the @fsf warning about the emblematic value of the decision by #Google to pull support for #JpegXL from #Chrome, their article <https://u.fsf.org/3z8> is as empty as could be, especially considering that #GNU #IceCat doesn't support JPEG XL either (being based on a #Firefox branch that doesn't build #JXL support in.) You want to show that #FLOSS can do without? Do it by actually supporting what you complain Google is failing to.

oblomov,
@oblomov@sociale.network avatar

As I've already mentioned elsewhere (https://sociale.network/@oblomov/110073403788621333 http://wok.oblomov.eu/tecnologia/opera-requiem-3/ etc), much more so than #Google's abuse of its dominant position, the responsibility for the loss of the open web lies on the shoulder of the minority browsers. Why isn't #Mozilla shipping #JpegXL support in current releases of #Firefox? What about any other browser, #FLOSS or not, pretending to be interested in the #openWeb?

heiseonline, to random German

Chrome 113 unterstützt als erster Browser WebGPU

Browser lernen, mit den Hardware-Funktionen moderner GPUs umzugehen. Das geht allerdings zulasten der Privatsphäre.

https://www.heise.de/news/Chrome-113-unterstuetzt-als-erster-Browser-WebGPU-8985813.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege

marcopeco, to random Italian
@marcopeco@techhub.social avatar
asahi95, to random

Imagine if actually did stick to their motto "don't be evil"

I wonder how things would be

glynmoody, to random
@glynmoody@mastodon.social avatar

and are working together to stop Bluetooth tracker - https://mashable.com/article/apple-google-airtag-bluetooth-tracker-app that's good

techhelpkb, to random
@techhelpkb@mastodon.social avatar

#Safari might have edged out #Edge, but this #browser is still the undisputed champ (and it's not #Google #Chrome) https://tchlp.com/3Ny5i5m

tcely, (edited ) to random
@tcely@fosstodon.org avatar

Companies welcome input from industry participants and advocacy groups on a draft specification to alert users in the event of suspected unwanted tracking

> Location-tracking devices help users find personal items like their keys, purse, luggage, and more through crowdsourced finding networks. However, they can also be misused for unwanted tracking of individuals.

https://nr.apple.com/DH9l4U0qA4

https://blog.google/products/android/google-android-safety-features/




GandalfDDI,

@tcely I am glad that and finally have started to work on a problem that they created and profited from for many years, yet kept saying "Hey this isn't REALLY an issue" ...

box464, to random
@box464@mastodon.social avatar

As we edge closer to the Analytics switchover, I'm receiving more emails from our 3rd party site vendors with an interesting take. The basic message is this:

"UA is no longer going to work, we're not going to spend our time moving you over to GA4 ourselves because it's difficult. If you want to do it, you're on your own. Did we mention your existing data will be erased?"

Some have given alternatives or pointed to internally built analytic dashboards.

Not a good sign for Google.

Natanox, to random
@Natanox@chaos.social avatar

I've never removed a distro VM faster than with #NixOS.

Never seen something that convoluted, what in satan's name…

kkarhan,

@Natanox @twoolie As shitty as it sounds, #Google knows how to market their shit.

Were it not for the reliance on Google's #Cloud services and Google refusing to make them #GDPR & #BDSG - compliant which they only could if they were to enable [#SelfHosting due to #CloudAct] these would've flooded the markets outside the USA...

autonomysolidarity, (edited ) to random German
@autonomysolidarity@todon.eu avatar

Und auch deshalb ist die Digitalisierung, die früher oder später unweigerlich auf eine Post-Privacy-Gesellschaft herausläuft, in erster Linie eine Dystopie:

"As abortion bans across the nation are implemented and enforced, law enforcement is turning to social media platforms to build cases to prosecute women seeking abortions or abortion-inducing medication – and online platforms like Google and Facebook are helping. "

Google und Facebook/Meta geben Nutzer:innendaten an die US-amerikanische Polizei weiter, damit diese Menschen verfolgen kann, die Informationen zu Abtreibungen suchen.

Und das ist nur ein Beispiel. Morgen kann schon illegal sein, was heute noch legal ist und etwaige Datenschutzgesetze können auch in Europa gelockert werden, während die Überwachungsinfrastruktur, Digitalzwänge/Abhängigkeiten und der Zugriff auf Gesundheitsdaten immer invasiver werden.

https://www.businessinsider.com/police-getting-help-social-media-to-prosecute-people-seeking-abortions-2023-2

#Abortion #Polizei #Police #Datenschutz #Feminism #Abtreibung #DigitaleTransformation #Digitalisierung

autonomysolidarity,
@autonomysolidarity@todon.eu avatar

Google ist sooooo selbstlos, dass es seine überwachungsdystopische Vision sogar 'Selfish' nennt.

"Google’s Selfish Ledger is an unsettling vision of Silicon Valley social engineering.
This internal video from 2016 shows a Google concept for how total data collection could reshape society"

https://invidious.snopyta.org/watch?v=QDVVo14A_fo

https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/17/17344250/google-x-selfish-ledger-video-data-privacy

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