As such, it’s really important you keep your USB key somewhere safe where no one else can find it.
Note that the USB key is not a fingerprint reader, so anyone who can access the key can press it and break down that extra wall of security. Afterwards, I was met with a second barrier of defense. When I tried logging into Google Mail, Docs or Sheets on a new device, or even after clearing my browser history, I was asked to enter my password. The Titan Key performed superbly on Google applications (again, on my PC only) however, it only works with the Google Chrome browser. You can learn more about how Google Titan's Bluetooth security key can be hacked here. It also noted that using one of its keys is still more secure than not using one at all. Update 5/15/19: Today Google announced a security flaw among its Bluetooth keys and started offering free replacements. does not provide the security assurance levels of NFC and USB and requires batteries and pairing that offer a poor user experience." In response to Titan Key's unveiling last month, Yubico CEO Stina Ehrensvard wrote in a blog post (opens in new tab): "While Yubico previously initiated development of a security key and contributed to the U2F standards work, we decided not to launch the product as it does not meet our standards for security, usability and durability. It's also worth noting that some, including Yubico, find Bluetooth inherently insecure. I reached out to Google about the issue, but they were not able to help me fix it in time for publication. The Bluetooth key did work when my colleague tried it on an Android phone, but I've never been able to pair it with my iPhone.įor me, the Titan Key is limited to my PC unless I get an Android phone. And despite enabling my phone’s Bluetooth, I still haven’t been able to find the key in the available devices list. I hit done, and it took me back to the Smart Lock app with the same page listing my Google accounts. Your account has been securely set up on this phone” with an option to hit done. But that’s as far as I got.Ĭlicking on my Google account opened a web browser window reading “You’re all set. Once I downloaded it and enabled Bluetooth on my phone, I signed into my Google account. However, to use it with my iPhone, I was required to download Google’s Security Lock app.
Once I registered the Bluetooth key, I was able to use it to sign into accounts my PC. The Bluetooth key needs to be registered separately. All I had to do was go to a website Google lists with the product and follow the accurate step-by-step instructions. When opening my key ring, I leaned the Titan Key against the ring while sliding it on (like I do with all my other keys), but this ended up creating a nasty scratch on the key’s upper left side. However, sliding the Bluetooth key onto my key ring was problematic.
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