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Yubico’s new hardware key features a fingerprint reader for passwordless logins
Yubico, the maker of hardware security keys, has unveiled the YubiKey Bio, its first key to support biometric authentication for passwordless logins and multifactor authentication (2FA) The launch of the…
Duo goes passwordless
Duo, the authentication service Cisco acquired for $2.35 billion in 2018, today announced its plans to launch a passwordless authentication service that will allow users to log in to their…
Twitter warns developers that their private keys and account tokens may have been exposed
Twitter has emailed developers warning of a bug that may have exposed their private app keys and account tokens. In the email, obtained by TechCrunch, the social media giant said…
Yubico unveils its latest YubiKey 5C NFC security key, priced at $55
Yubico, a maker of hardware security keys, has unveiled its newest YubiKey 5C NFC, which the company says offers the strongest defenses against some of the most common cyberattacks. Security…
More than half a year after Google said Android phones could be used as a security key, the feature is coming to iPhones. Google said it’ll bring the feature to…
Google has revealed its latest Titan security key — and it’s now compatible with USB-C devices. The latest Titan key arrives just weeks after its closest market rival Yubico —…
Yubico launches its dual USB-C and Lightning two-factor security key
Almost two months after it was first announced, Yubico has launched the YubiKey 5Ci, a security key with dual support for iPhones, Macs and other USB-C compatible devices. Yubico’s newest…
Google’s Titan security keys come to Japan, Canada, France and the UK
Google today announced that its Titan Security Key kits are now available in Canada, France, Japan and the U.K. Until now, these keys, which come in a kit with a…
Google opens its Android security-key tech to iPhone and iPad users
Google will now allow iPhone and iPad owners to use their Android security key to verify sign-ins, the company said Wednesday. Last month, the search and mobile giant said it…
Google’s own data proves two-factor is the best defense against most account hacks
Every once in a while someone will ask me what is the best security advice. The long answer is “it depends on your threat model,” which is just a fancy…
Google discloses security bug in its Bluetooth Titan Security Keys, offers free replacement
Google today disclosed a security bug in its Bluetooth Titan Security Key that could allow an attacker in close physical proximity to circumvent the security the key is supposed to…
Homeland Security warns of security flaws in enterprise VPN apps
Several enterprise virtual private networking apps are vulnerable to a security bug that can allow an attacker to remotely break into a company’s internal network, according to a warning issued…
Your Android phone could soon replace your hardware security key to provide two-factor authentication access to your accounts. As the company announced at its Cloud Next conference today, it has…
How two-factor authentication can protect you from account hacks
Cybersecurity 101: A second layer of security is one of the best ways to protect your online accounts from hackers.
While cryptocurrencies have generated the lion’s share of investment and attention to date, I’m more excited about the potential for another blockchain-based digital asset: security tokens.
