Users of the chat app Discord may now protect their accounts using security keys.
The developers of Discord have added the option to the existing arsenal of multi-factor authentication options that the service supports.
Discord users are encouraged to add a two-factor authentication protection to their account to protect it better against phishing and other attacks that target the account.
Up until now, users could use an authenticator application to add this second layer of security to the account.
WebAuthn is a new security standard that is establishing itself as an alternative to using temporary codes.
The main idea is that the security key, also known as passkeys, is generated on the user's device.
A public part of the key is transferred to Discord, a private part stays on the users system.
Systems like Windows Hello or Apple Face ID / Touch ID support this functionality, but you can also use hardware keys if you prefer that.
One of the main disadvantages is that Security Keys are not yet supported everywhere.
It may also be difficult to synchronize data between devices, if no hardware key is used.
Setting up a security key to protect a Discord account is a straighforward process.
Visit the Discord website and sign-in to your account.
You may use a mobile device to save the passkey or a security key.
Select OK on the next screen to confirm setting up the security key.
You are prompted now to insert the security key into an USB port.
You may be asked to tap on a button on the hardware key to confirm the process.
They are a last resort, for instance when the security key gets damaged or lost.
Discord should confirm on the page that two-factor authentication is enabled.
You should also see the option to view backup codes and that a security key is assigned to the account.
Find out how to better protect your Discord account by enabling two-factor authentication using security keys.
This Cyber News was published on www.ghacks.net. Publication date: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 07:13:05 +0000