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The first working demo of a web based EU digital identity wallet leveraging FIDO open authentication standards
As part of the revision of the EU common identity framework regulation, also known as eIDAS 2.0, the EU Member States will all implement a new common structure for electronic credentials based on digital identity wallets. The revision is set to take effect everywhere in the EU sometime between 2025 and 2026. Over 250 private […]
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Amazon Web Services announces support for FIDO2 security keys
Amazon recently announced improved support for using FIDO2 security keys as an MFA device to log on to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) console. As a result, FIDO2 security keys like the YubiKey are now supported on AWS GovCloud (US region) – providing phishing-resistant MFA for all users. Additionally, AWS has improved their support for […]
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A new era for Federal identity with Joe Scalone – Yubico
This is part two of a two-part series on the latest NIST guidelines. To read part one, check out our blog post here. Over the past six months, three National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) draft guidelines were released that will change how federal agencies manage digital identity services, the authentication of users and […]
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Firefox support for FIDO2 authenticators is here!
This is shaping up to be a good year for security conscious MacOS users. First, in January, Apple added support for using security keys to protect Apple IDs. This represented a huge step forward for protecting iCloud accounts by preventing access on untrusted devices. But what about using security keys on your MacOS device to […]
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Boliden case study
Boliden is one of Europe’s leading metal mining companies. Based in Sweden, with presence around the Nordic region and beyond, Boliden produces a vast array of the metals required for modern life: zinc, copper, lead, nickel, gold, palladium, platinum and silver.
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Austrian government adds YubiKeys to its electronic ID system
With the recent addition of YubiKeys to officially supported FIDO Level 2 certified devices, ID Austria has taken a significant step towards providing even greater security and convenience for its users. ID Austria, an electronic identification system that builds on the country’s existing mobile phone signature system and the Bürgerkarte (Citizen Card), enables all citizens […]
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Twitter’s changes to MFA: What the move means for the future of authentication
A recent announcement by Twitter has begun to rock the multi-factor authentication (MFA) boat, and the ripples have spread throughout the tech world. The company announced that starting on March 20, 2023, unless a user is subscribed to its Twitter Blue program (an $11/month subscription), they will lose access to SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA). SMS […]
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Expanded Security Key Series: Phishing-resistant, FIDO-only MFA
Last month, we announced the expansion of both Yubico’s YubiEnterprise Subscription and our Security Key Series lineup, which included the addition of two new enterprise, FIDO-only (FIDO2/WebAuthn and FIDO U2F) keys. We’re excited to share that the Security Key Series are officially available today and can be purchased via our expanded YubiEnterprise Subscription program for […]
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How phishing-resistant MFA stops cyberattacks in healthcare
Ransomware attacks and other types of cyberattacks in healthcare are growing, not only in amount, but in sophistication as well. The recent State of Ransomware in Healthcare report released by Sophos highlighted a 94 percent increase in ransomware attacks in 2021, with 66 percent of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware – up from 34 percent […]
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Q&A: Yubico’s SVP Fredrik Krantz on top cybersecurity trends
The world of cybersecurity continues changing rapidly. This has been catalyzed by the sudden shift to remote work, the increasing threat of cybercrime and the complexity of attacks. Understanding the new technological landscape, and what comes next, can be challenging. Hearing from experts who spend their daily lives not only thinking about and facing these […]
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