Enhanced Security for Google Prompt 2FA: Fingerprint and PIN Authentication Arrives on Android

Google Prompt gets stronger 2FA with fingerprint/PIN on Android.
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Enhanced Security for Google Prompt 2FA: Fingerprint and PIN Authentication Arrives on Android
Google Prompt, a convenient 2-factor authentication (2FA) method for countless users, is getting a significant security boost. Google has integrated fingerprint and PIN authentication into the Prompt process on Android devices, adding an extra layer of verification to protect user accounts. This enhancement, rolling out gradually, introduces an additional step after a user taps "Yes, it's me" on the full-screen "Are you trying to sign in?" Google Prompt. Instead of immediately granting access, Google Play services now presents a familiar "Use your screen lock" prompt, similar to other system authentication dialogs. This screen, displayed within the Google Play services framework, requires users to verify their identity using their device's screen lock method – fingerprint, face unlock, or PIN. This added security measure appears after the initial "Yes, it's me" confirmation, which typically follows a user attempting to sign in on ano…