What’s happening Three of the largest tech companies say they’re going to adopt features that support passwordless logins for websites and apps. Why it matters Many people historically rely on easily hacked passwords, which leads to potentially catastrophic risks for their personal information. What it means for you Eventually, everyday people may be able to …
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Yubico on Tuesday began selling two new hardware security keys called YubiKey Bio that incorporate fingerprint recognition to add an extra level of login security on a single device. The UBS-C key costs $85 and the USB-A key $80. Hardware security keys such as Yubico’s are often used in combination with passwords to bolster conventional login processes. A hacker with …
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Yubico on Wednesday released a new hardware security key, the $55 YubiKey 5C NFC, that brings new logon abilities to people who want a single key that works with their laptops and phones. It can plug into a USB-C port or link wirelessly with NFC (near-field communications) for what’s considered one of the strongest forms of authentication today. Sweden-based Yubico …
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iPhone owners now have a way to plug hardware security keys straight into their phones. They can use the new YubiKey 5Ci, which went on sale Tuesday and will work with newer laptops and Android phones, too. Yubico’s double-whammy $70 YubiKey 5Ci security key has a Lightning connector on one end and USB-C on the other. It’s the first Lightning-based …
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