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By Eduard Kovacs on January 11, 2021 Researchers have found a way to clone Google’s Titan Security Keys through a side-channel attack, but conducting an attack requires physical access to a device for several hours, as well as technical skills, custom software, and relatively expensive equipment. Security key devices are considered highly efficient when it comes to protecting accounts against takeover attempts and, unlike other types of two-factor authentication (2FA) systems, they are much more difficult to compromise. They are recommended for securing very important accounts as they make it very difficult for attackers to access the targeted user’s account even if they have phished their credentials and compromised their mobile phone, which is often used as part of the multi-factor authentication process. ....