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Since passwords have become an increasing problem for many, Google could be set to replace them entirely and is experimenting with USB keys, mobile phones and even jewellery that can act as a physical “key” to give users access to their account.
The search giant’s security bosses are set to publish their findings next month and say they could soon be commonplace
The Yubikey, which is believed to have been tested by Google, can automatically log users onto all their accounts without ever asking for a password by placing it into a Google laptop.
The tiny key can be used in any machine with a USB drive, and acts as a physical “key” to unlock the user’s account.
It can automatically log users in to all of their accounts, and even into their favourite websites, without ever asking for a password.
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All that is really needed is a good password manager using encryption, surely?
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