How does an authenticator app work? An authenticator app is usually installed on a smartphone or other device and generates a random passcode every 30 seconds. The passcode can be used for sign-in, two factor authentication, an more. Passcodes generated by an authenticator apps are generated from a secret code that is shared between the […]
Read moreWhat is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can greatly enhance security while delivering a positive user experience. MFA is an authentication method in which a computer user is granted access only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence, or factors, to an authentication mechanism. * The 2019 State of Password and Authentication Security […]
Read moreWhat is two-factor authentication? Two-factor authentication (also known as 2FA or two-step verification) is a method to confirm a user’s claimed online identity by using a combination of two different types of factors. A password is typically considered one factor, and with 2FA that is combined with another factor to increase login security. Factors used […]
Read moreGreat news YubiFans! As of today, Twitter made it a lot easier for you to tweet safely and keep your accounts secure. Phishing-resistant YubiKey authentication via WebAuthn is now supported on Twitter’s desktop, Android and iOS mobile applications. With native WebAuthn support throughout the Twitter platform, you can register and use a USB-, NFC-, or Lightning-compatible security key, like […]
Read moreYubiKeys as a Service enable faster and wider rollouts of modern MFA in 2023 Watch this webinar to learn about how to procure YubiKeys as a Service with the new and expanded YubiEnterprise Subscription offering for greater business agility and predictability. Conveniently Protecting Cryptocurrency Assets How a progressive cryptocurrency exchange adopted and endorsed a secure […]
Read moreOctober is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and this year, it comes at a time when we are using online services more than ever. The pandemic has forced many of us to almost entirely rely on our digital identities to work, shop, learn, and generally keep in touch, putting the resilience of authentication technologies to the test. […]
Read moreNow more than any other time in history, businesses are working remotely. Going virtual, while enabling collaboration and helping to maintain regular business operations in these trying times, introduces a fair amount of challenges. Data shows that businesses with smaller teams have been increasingly targeted by hackers and cybercriminals in recent years. In fact, about […]
Read moreLast week, we talked about access management and its role in securing businesses from cyber threats as part of our National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) campaign. Today, we will take you through what’s putting your personal accounts at risk, and share tips from our partners on how to stay better protected. So let’s start by […]
Read moreYubico has been a major contributor to the development of open standards for authentication from the initial development of the U2F specification to the latest W3C approved WebAuthn. As we see more services upgrade to modern authentication standards, we can’t help but share in the excitement. We are thrilled to share that 1Password, a password […]
Read moreIn conjunction with Data Privacy Day, Yubico is releasing today new research in a report entitled, The 2019 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report, conducted by Ponemon Institute. The findings reveal that despite a growing understanding of security best practices, user behavior is still falling short. The problem? Passwords continue to trip up […]
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