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Security · 2h ago

OpenAI mandates hardware security keys for high-risk ChatGPT accounts

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

OpenAI now requires members of its Trusted Access Cyber program to use hardware-backed passkeys to log into ChatGPT. The mandate applies to users with elevated security risks, such as those in sensitive industries. Yubico, which provides the security keys, announced the policy change on its blog.

Meridian48 take
The move signals a growing recognition that software-based 2FA is insufficient for high-value targets, but the narrow scope means most users remain on weaker authentication.
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