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I though the same thing, and they also say use Chrome. Maybe two different threat models? I'd say Gmail is very secure, maybe not very private though? It seems
by blakesterz 8y ago
I though the same thing, and they also say use Chrome. Maybe two different threat models? I'd say Gmail is very secure, maybe not very private though? It seems like it would be super hard for an average bad guy to break into a Gmail account. So if you're defending yourself against people who are trying to break into your email account through average methods, Gmail is the way to go.
- jowiar 8y agoI think the main argument here is that Gmail+Chrome lets you use a hardware second factor for login.
- Tomte 8y agoTangent: I thought with webauthn and the new Firefox, U2F keys should work with Google Services. Has anyone been able to log in using a Yubikey and Firefox to Google? Because I haven't.
- geofft 8y agoYes, I do this, on Debian stable, using the browser download from the Firefox website. You need a recent Firefox (I think the latest ESR is fine but not before that) and for stupid reasons you need to register the security key with Chrome, but once it's associated with your account you can log in via Firefox.
- Tomte 8y agoThe register/use distinction is really stupid, but probably what's going to help me. Thanks a lot!
- Leace 8y ago> Has anyone been able to log in using a Yubikey and Firefox to Google? Because I haven't. Yes, this works ever since Google introduced new accounts page. Tested with Firefox on Windows and Linux.
- pcwalton 8y agoIt should be supported in Firefox now. In general you should be fine using Firefox (note: not Tor Browser) if security is important to you.
- geofft 8y agoWhat are your reservations about Tor Browser? (Or is it just that Tor is a different threat model and ballgame?)