OpenAI announces new advanced security for ChatGPT accounts, including a partnership with Yubico
OpenAI has launched Advanced Account Security, an opt-in protection program for ChatGPT users, particularly targeting high-risk individuals such as journalists and political dissidents. As part of this initiative, OpenAI has partnered with Yubico to release two co-branded security keys designed to prevent phishing attacks. The new security keys offer stronger account protection but come with the risk of permanent access loss if the physical key is misplaced.
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OpenAI is getting serious about account security. The company on Thursday launched Advanced Account Security, a set of opt-in protections for ChatGPT users designed for high-value individuals — but available to anyone who wants them. As part of that new program, digital security provider Yubico announced it has partnered with OpenAI to link two new security key products to ChatGPT accounts. The company said the partnership was designed to protect users from the threat of phishing, which is considered to be a growing threat for chatbot users. The two companies are releasing a pair of “co-branded” YubiKeys — dubbed the YubiKey C NFC and the YubiKey C Nano.
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