Facebook Launches NFC-Based Two Factor Authentication Process for Added Security.

  • Facebook has introduced Security Key system in its 2FA process
  • A physical security key can now be added to your account
  • It has also introduced a workaround NFC-login method for its mobile site
Facebook on Thursday announced the introduction of a Security Key system for its two-factor authentication method while logging in to the social media site. In this Security Key 2FA process, Facebook also introduced NFC-based logins for its mobile site - a first of its kind for any social site.
The social networking giant currently offers 2FA via a security code for login approvals from a text message (SMS) or by using the Facebook app to generate the code directly on their phone. Now, Facebook has introduced a new security key system that can transmit data via NFC to help log into the social media site through a physical key. This means that NFC-embedded Android devices can now use NFC-capable keys (like Yubico's) to log into Facebook's mobile site. The security key system, even though a great step forward, is still in its nascent beginnings. First up, it won't work on your app, and is only compatible with the mobile site on the latest version of the Chrome browser. Furthermore, you will also need the latest version of the Google Authenticator installed on your Android device to make this 2FA process work.

Apart from NFC logins, Facebook introduced the traditional security key system as an added option for 2FA. This means that you can register a physical security key to your account so that the next time you log in after enabling login approvals, you'll simply tap a small hardware device that goes in the USB drive of your computer. This again, has support only for the Web browser. Furthermore, you'll need to be using the latest version of Chrome or Opera to add the Security Key from your computer.
With all these shortcomings, it is unlikely for this feature to be adopted widely, but it's still a testimony of the things to come in the future. With the advent of a hardware part being essential for logging in to Facebook, the potential of an exploit becomes negligible.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Vodafone Red Postpaid Plans Now Offer Unlimited Calls With Up to 40GB of Data.

Image
Vodafone Red Postpaid plans offer unlimited local calls The Vodafone Red plans start at Rs. 499 There's also a Rs. 2,999 plan available in select circles Telecom operator  Vodafone  has officially launched its new postpaid Vodafone Red plans with unlimited calls and associated data benefits. With the unveiling, the company has detailed two new plans. Earlier in the month, the company  introduced Vodafone Red , with four new plans offering unlimited calls and more data in a bid to combat  Reliance Jio  competition. And now, new additional plans of higher denominations have been introduced into the mix. Vodafone Red now has new Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 1,999 postpaid plans. The Rs. 1,699 Red postpaid plan comes with unlimited calls on home network as well as on roaming (i.e. free outgoing calls on roaming). It also comes with 100 text messages, and 20GB of bundled 4G/ 3G data for 4G smartphone users (16GB for non-4G smartphones). The Rs. 1,999 postpaid offers all the same
Read more

LG Sends Out MWC 2017 Event Invites; LG G6 Launch Likely.

Image
The company will host an event on February 26 It is largely expected to launch the LG G6 The LG G6 is pegged to sport a 5.7-inch QHD+ display LG has announced its presence at  MWC 2017 , and has sent out invites for an event on February 26. The company's invite has a silhouette of a smartphone, hinting that the  LG G6  flagship will be unveiled at the tech conference. The invite is pretty minimal with the tagline 'See More. Play More' in the centre. This hints at a large display size with a high pixel density, and the LG G6 is expected to come with a 5.7-inch QHD+ display. The event will begin at 4.30pm IST (12.00pm CET), with LG taking centre-stage in Barcelona. The company has been  teasing quite a few features  of its upcoming flagship, and the LG G6 is expected to come with waterproofing abilities, a big screen, and a good grip design. As mentioned, the smartphone is expected to sport the company's brand  new 5.7-inch QHD+ (1440x2880 pixels) dis
Read more

Opera Mini for Android Update Brings Faster Access to Downloads, Facebook Notification Bar, and More.

Image
The new update is available via Play Store The update will now scan for downloadable content on sites like Facebook Facebook notification bar can now be added to the app drawer Opera Mini is a popular browser on mobile platforms for its data saving functionality and customisations. Opera has rolled out a new update for  Opera Mini  for Android that brings a few new features. The  update  extends the browser's compression technology allowing users to now save pages for offline use, compressing the page to as little as 10 percent of its original size. The compression works so that the essential content is saved minus the "unwanted frills", as the update describes it. A notable new feature, available you are in the Extreme data savings mode, automatically scans social media, MP3, and movie download sites for direct download links. The downloadable content will show up in a drop-down menu right at the top of your screen, making it easy for you to find you were
Read more