In a world full of hackers and password leaks, it's more important than ever to keep your accounts as secure as possible. There are some steps you can take, like using a password manager, but the best way to keep your account safe is to enable two-factor authentication where possible. And Google has introduced a new promotion giving away a free Google Titan Security Key to select Google One subscribers to make things easier.
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In late 2021, Google introduced its latest Titan Security Key, which actually comes in two different versions. Specifically, there’s a USB-C model that plugs directly into any USB-C port on your device and features a fingerprint scanner for authentication. The other model is USB-A-based and also includes a fingerprint scanner, giving you a bit more flexibility with devices that don’t have a USB-C port.
Earlier this week, Google launched a promotion where select Google One subscribers can get one of these free Titan Security Keys. The only thing holding you back is the fact that you’ll need to sign up for one of the Google One Premium plans, which starts with 2TB of storage and costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year. With that plan, you’ll also get 10% off Google Store purchases, access to Google One VPN for Android or iOS, and “Extra Member Benefits,” like the free security key offer. Another requirement to get the free key is that you live in the US.
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If you're wondering about the usefulness of a hardware-based two-factor authentication key, it's definitely something we recommend over other methods. Using something like the Google Titan Security Key may be the most inconvenient 2FA, but it's certainly more secure than relying on SMS messages and even Google Messages.
It's worth noting that the Titan Security Key with USB-C costs $35, while the USB-A version comes in at $30. Unfortunately, you won't be able to find them anywhere else unless you qualify for the promotion. However, if you're just looking for another way to keep your Google, head over to the Google One benefits page and follow the on-screen prompts to claim your Security Key now.
Source: androidcentral.com
