Ars Technica
Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Google Chrome is implementing device-bound session credentials, a security feature designed to prevent account takeovers. The credentials tie login sessions to specific devices, making them unusable if stolen from another device or location. Chrome announced the feature in 2025 as part of its broader security initiatives against credential theft and unauthorized account access.
