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European cyber resilience starts with trusted identity: Q&A with ECSO’s Cristian Tracci Yubico recently joined the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), Europe’s largest cross-sector cybersecurity community. As AI fuels an unprecedented 200% surge in automated phishing and social engineering attacks across Europe, Yubico and ECSO are establishing a phishing-resistant digital identity baseline to defend European enterprises, public authorities, and critical infrastructure against a rapidly evolving threat landscape. […] Read more -
Hardware root of trust in a digital world: Verifying identity across every layer of the enterprise Faced with a rise of autonomous AI cyber threats, organizations globally are accelerating towards modern phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication. During this transition, they are realizing that one increasingly required authentication factor is becoming universal within a digital world: identity anchored in phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA). Software‑only authentication controls have become too easily copied, phished, or exploited […] Read more -
OpenAI Daybreak signals a new era for AI security and the critical role of hardware security keys The race to build increasingly powerful AI models is accelerating. But as AI capabilities advance, so too does the value of the accounts that provide access to them. A clear example of this shift is OpenAI’s Daybreak, its frontier model stack for advanced cybersecurity research. New individual users seeking access to Daybreak must enroll in […] Read more -
Closing the door to Scattered Spider attacks with phishing-resistant MFA and identity proofing Legacy MFA tools like push-based apps and one-time passcodes (OTPs) are far more common than they were five years ago, but Scattered Spider has built an entire playbook around defeating these MFA methods that most organizations have deployed. CISA’s updated advisory on the group, issued jointly with the FBI in mid-2025, outlines the recommended actions […] Read more -
The future of trusted identity starts at YubiNation: Join the community that drives innovation Yubico’s first ever global user conference YubiNation is officially around the corner, bringing together Yubico customers, partners and industry pioneers for an exclusive, high-impact gathering from November 3-4, 2026 in San Francisco. YubINation offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with global cybersecurity visionaries, leading brands and Yubico executives who are shaping the future of […] Read more -
Secure it Forward Spotlight: Cybersecurity as a key foundation for civic infrastructure Every year on September 15, International Day of Democracy recognizes the right of people to participate, stay informed and have a voice in public life. Increasingly, those activities take place in digital spaces. Online platforms now serve as modern town squares where local journalists publish vital reporting, community organizers coordinate programs, and citizens connect directly […] Read more -
Yubico expands OpenAI partnership to new countries as hardware-backed passkey mandate begins for Trusted Access for Cyber program Protecting the security researchers and defenders on the frontlines of AI requires phishing-resistant account protection that keeps powerful capabilities in trusted hands. Marking a major milestone in this effort, OpenAI’s Advanced Account Security (AAS) program goes live today, September 1, 2026 – requiring hardware-backed passkeys for all Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) members. To further […] Read more -
Beyond overload: Yubico’s measured approach to AI adoption Earlier this year, I shared my perspective on “AI Overload,” voicing the apprehension felt by many CISOs regarding the flood of non-useful content, increased social engineering, and the massive spike in the threat landscape without a commensurate amount of immediate value. The tension between supporting business demand for AI and protecting the business remains a […] Read more -
Code and connections: Inside Yubico’s YubiKey 5.8 Hackathon If you spent any part of this past week fueled by cold brew, rapid keystrokes, and late-night problem-solving, you already know: our recent YubiKey 5.8 Hackathon was an absolute blast! From the second the clock started ticking to the final project submissions, the energy across our Slack channels and 24-hour live stream was off the […] Read more