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Eliminating enterprise risk: One phishing-resistant user at a time Yubikey
Passwords are ingrained in enterprises with traditional identity lifecycle stages, which exposes them to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks that rely on stolen login credentials for success like phishing. Phishing is one of the greatest cybersecurity risks that enterprises face – in fact, stolen passwords are one of the largest threat vectors compromising online security today
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How to Ensure Data Security and Sovereignty in Secure Business Messaging
Instant messaging apps used by businesses have been under a lot of scrutiny lately. Why? First, it turned out that regular messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, aren’t compliant with regulations and can’t be audited. Then, when organizations switched to communication...
Now available for purchase: YubiKey 5 Series and Security Key Series with new 5.7 firmware Yubikey
Earlier this month, we announced the launch of Yubico Authenticator 7 as well as the upcoming availability of YubiKey 5.7 firmware. Beginning today, we’re excited to share that YubiKey 5 Series, Security Key Series, and Security Key Series – Enterprise Edition keys purchased and shipped from Yubico will include the new firmware. Keys with the
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Empowering enterprise security at scale with new product innovations: YubiKey 5.7 and Yubico Authenticator 7 Yubikey
As phishing attacks evolve and are on the rise, organizations are continuously seeking modern, strong authentication technologies like FIDO-based passwordless logins and smart card solutions to safeguard their digital assets, employees, customers and partners. By embracing passwordless authentication and implementing unmatched security measures, organizations can safeguard their sensitive data and ensure a resilient defense against
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Works with YubiKey Spotlight (World Password Day Edition): Empowering enterprises to a passwordless future through integrated solutions with key partners Yubikey
Today, May 2nd, is World Password Day. Each year, this serves as an annual reminder to take action and steps to ensure our digital lives are secure. Now, more than ever with data breaches relying on poor password management to gain access to sensitive data, this day has become a cornerstone in promoting cybersecurity awareness
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From passwords to passkeys: Entering a new era in cybersecurity Yubikey
Phishing, a common tactic used by hackers to obtain access to sensitive information, is accredited as a contributing factor in over 80% of all security breaches. Phishing occurs when malicious actors impersonate a legitimate entity to deceive people into providing personal information – typically via email, social media, text messages, or fake websites. Once the
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QR codes within enterprise security: Key considerations and best practices Yubikey
Every second, a phishing attack takes place. In fact, over 80% of cyber attacks are a result of stolen login credentials from attacks like phishing – mostly due to the relatively low cost and high success rate to execute these attacks. Unfortunately, this pattern will continue to grow as attackers become more sophisticated, utilizing tools
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Yubico joins CISA and the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative’s High-Risk Communities Protection initiative to continue helping secure high-risk individuals and organizations
Written by: David Treece We’re honored to share that today we are joining the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as they launch a new webpage to provide resources for high-risk individuals and organizations to receive the tools they need to...
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 10 for Business enables NFC-based passwordless authentication with YubiKeys Yubikey
Microsoft has consistently been a pioneer and architect of digital innovations that raises the bar for what technology can accomplish – especially within cybersecurity. Their mission to empower every organization to achieve more is highlighted in advancements in new products – including today’s announcement of Surface Pro 10 for Business which prioritizes security and user
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Five tips to maximize your consumer-facing passkey implementation Yubikey
Passkeys have taken the online security world by storm since their inception in mid-2022, even if the underlying technology can technically be traced back to FIDO2 and its breakthrough onto the world stage in 2018. Popularity has no doubt exploded due to their widespread adoption by the world’s largest tech companies – who also happen
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How to implement a CryptoTokenKit extension on iOS Yubikey
In previous blog posts here and here, we’ve shared how you can use a YubiKey and its PIV Smart Card application together with the Yubico Authenticator app for iOS. Essentially, you can now use your YubiKey to authenticate in Safari and many other applications on iOS using certificate-based authentication backed by the PIV Smart Card …
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A Yubico FAQ about passkeys yubikeys
In March, we published a blog called “YubiKeys, passkeys and the future of modern authentication” which took a look at the evolution of authentication from when we first introduced the YubiKey back in 2008, to where the industry is heading with the adoption and...
A Glimpse into The Future of Modern Authentication
The IT industry quickly adapted this methodology and OTP became widely used in many organizations and companies. Different OTP standards were developed, which eventually led to OAuth, a standard to standardize types of OTP. This period also saw the emergence of 2FA (Two Factors Authentication) and MFA (Multi Factors Authentication)
What is Yubikey, why do I need Yubikey? How to use Yubikey?
What does a YubiKey do? What Is It? The YubiKey—like other, similar devices—is a small metal and plastic key about the size of a USB stick. They plug into your computer, and some also connect to your phone. You can use them in either place, along with your password,...
When Sharing Is Not Always Caring
There are many things that have changed during the pandemic. New habits are being adopted and people are beginning to embrace the changes. Businesses no longer work the way they used to. Many workplaces now prefer flexible workspaces with shared workstations to reduce office rent cost and encourage hybrid working.
Protecting Your Most Privileged Users Through YubiKey
Company’s information is increasingly considered as key corporate assets. Customers’ information, financial data, important documents and product blueprints are examples of important and sensitive data that must be guarded from unauthorized access to maintain information security
How Your Workday Is Going to Change by Using YubiKey
Technology has made remote working much more feasible and economical compared to on-site working. Although it is not popular until a decade ago, remote working has now become the new norm of how employees work, especially during the pandemic.
The Dos and Don’ts of Destroying Your SSD at End-of-Life
Although standard HDD has been the preferred storage devices for a long time, many companies are currently choosing SSD (Solid State Drives) over HDD for its superior performance and reliability. However, maintaining the security..
Making Zero Trust Real
Zero Trust is rapidly becoming the security model of choice among IT leaders as it is a valid and trusted approach to identity security. With a more intentional method for security and privileged access management, Zero Trust’s mantra of “never trust, always verify” differs from the least privileged model.
Not having phishing resistant MFA will come at a cost for the finance industry
With the volume of money handled by the finance industry on any given day, it’s no wonder that it is a prime target for cybercriminals. Whilst security in finance is generally better than in other sectors, cybercriminals continue to evolve their methods with the intent to access
Developing Small and Medium Businesses Strategies to Secure Themselves Amidst Increasing Cyber Threats
It is inevitable that the future of organizations relies on remote and hybrid working conditions – with pandemic accelerated this trend. However, this practice brings additional cyber risk to the organizations
Secure Your Account the Smart Way with Software Token
In year 2021 alone, data breach costs increased from $3.86 million to $4.24 million, the highest in the past 17 years. Due to the pandemic situation, many workers must work remotely, which in turns attract cyber criminals.
Are You Sure Your Password is Good Enough?
With the increasing internet usage from accessing your email, online shopping, social media, to online business meeting, internet users have to deal with dozensof passwords to deal with. Both for personal and work purposes, managing different passwords for various accounts can be troublesome.
Turning the Internet Landscape to a Safe Environment by Using MFA
For some people, the pandemic has turned their life upside down. They are ‘forced’ to turn to the internet for their medium of communication. Their communication method is hugely revolutionized. Simple daily activities which were previously done in face-to-face setting, has turned into online activities.
Protecting the critical data of a leading FSI with Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
SSH and a leading Financial Services Institution have signed a purchase agreement consisting of a significant multi-year renewal of existing license base
7 Benefit of Using Password Manager
A password vault stores your passwords securely, allowing you to save the information in the cloud or on your personal computer. This allows you to use truly random combinations in all your passwords, making them much harder for malicious users or bots to crack. Password managers also protect you from giving away private information by mistakes. In fact, there are multiple reasons why you should be using a password manager right now.
Tips to Stay Safe in the Digital World
The best way to stay safe in the digital world, is to get a hardware security key and enable multi-factor authentication for any logins that support using 2FA. A very useful feature of using hardware security key is that if you fall victim of a data breach and your sensitive data is stolen, malicious hackers will not be able to get into your private account without your physical Yubikey. That is why there are zero Google credentials ever been stolen before after using YubiKey.
5 Most Popular Uses of YubiKey
The YubiKey—like other, similar devices—is a small metal and plastic key about the size of a USB stick. They plug into your computer, and some also connect to your phone. You can use them in either place, along with your password, to authenticate web logins. Think of it as a physical key that, instead of unlocking a door, unlocks your online life
What is FIDO U2F?
U2F is an open authentication standard that enables keychain devices, mobile phones and other devices to securely access any number of web-based services — instantly and with no drivers or software needed. U2F was created by Google and Yubico, with contribution from NXP, and is today hosted by the open-authentication industry alliance FIDO. Having a FIDO U2F Security Key will ensure that your account will be fool proof and safe from hackers.
How to Protect your account passwords with a Hardware Security Key.
When It comes to protecting your password, SMS based or app-based two factor authentication (2FA) using your smartphone is more secure than depending on just passwords. But sometimes it can be time-consuming to set it up and run. Hardware security keys provide a fast and convenient way to use two factor authentications (2FA) without messing around with your phone. They are based on the FIDO U2F standard, a security protocol that is very difficult to intercept.