Google Tightens Security: Say Goodbye to Cookie Monsters with Device Bound Sessions
Google’s new security feature, Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC), is now in open beta to thwart session cookie theft. Available on Chrome for Windows, DBSC binds authentication sessions to devices, making it tougher for cyber villains to hijack accounts. Finally, a security feature that promises to be more stubborn than a cat refusing a bath!
Hot Take:
Google is like the bouncer at the digital club, making sure session cookies don’t sneak in with fake IDs. Their new Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) is the velvet rope keeping session-stealing bad guys out in the cold. With Google upping its security game, it’s either adapt or get hacked for the cybercriminals. Meanwhile, Google Project Zero is trying to make upstream vendors patch vulnerabilities faster, so everyone can stop playing “patch-up” and start playing “keep safe.” With all these security measures, Google is basically becoming the digital superhero we never knew we needed.
Key Points:
– Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) aims to prevent session cookie theft, binding sessions to the authenticated device.
– Passkey support is now available to Google Workspace customers, enhancing security with physical security keys.
– The shared signals framework (SSF) is in closed beta, facilitating real-time security threat communication.
– Google Project Zero introduces Reporting Transparency, aiming to reduce upstream patch gaps.
– No technical details are disclosed until the 90-day deadline to prevent aiding bad actors.