Yubico has worked closely with Microsoft for over a decade to keep businesses around the world and the Microsoft solutions they use both secure and phishing-resistant. Recognizing the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA), Microsoft recently mandated that MFA be used by all Azure users – a critical move to require stronger authentication for end users
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Following the release of 5.7 firmware on the YubiKey 5 Series and Security Key Series in May, we are excited to announce that YubiKey Bio Series – FIDO Edition keys enhanced with the latest 5.7 firmware are targeted to ship in mid-August. Similar to existing keys with 5.7 updates, YubiKey Bio Series – FIDO Edition
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Last October, we announced Yubico FIDO Pre-reg – an innovative new first-to-market service offering a turnkey passwordless onboarding experience for enterprises – available through our YubiKey as a Service subscription program. With this next milestone, Yubico continues on our mission to deliver market-leading, innovative solutions that cultivate phishing-resistant users who, in turn, create a phishing-resistant
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2024 is proving to be an incredibly important election year, both in the US and around the globe. It’s reported that elections have occurred or will occur in 64 different countries this year alone, which creates ample opportunity for hackers to infiltrate the electoral system. This comes as the skills and tools bad actors use
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In today’s digitally interconnected world, Microsoft products serve as the backbone for countless industries and innovations. Through a cohesive ecosystem of enterprise-focused tools like Copilot, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID, Microsoft enables businesses to streamline operations and enhance productivity. These tools have fostered technological innovation, empowering organizations to stay ahead in a competitive landscape
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In late 2023, the U.S. subsidiary of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China was hit with ransomware, creating a ripple effect across the U.S. Treasury market. In February 2024, Bank of America reported a breach impacting 57,000 account holders related to a compromise with a third-party software provider. And as recently as June, a
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