Tag: Yubico Authenticator
Dec 22, 2022
Uncovered PIV use cases on iOS: Using YubiKey as a smart card on iOS
In a recent post we discussed the concept of using a YubiKey as a smart card on iOS. Now that we’ve outlined the overall concept, we’d like to expand by exploring the unlocked use cases for using a smart card for authentication, creating digital signatures, and decrypting messages and documents on Apple iPhones and iPads. …
Nov 15, 2022
Yubico Authenticator 6 is here!
Earlier this year we announced the upcoming release of Yubico Authenticator 6, the next version of our YubiKey authentication and configuration app. We released a beta version, first for desktop, and then for Android, and we solicited your feedback. We got plenty of it, and have been busy incorporating a lot of it into the …
Oct 12, 2022
Yubico Authenticator 6 for Android
Note: This is a follow-up to our previous announcement of Yubico Authenticator 6 for Desktop. If you haven’t read it yet, we recommend you do so first. If you’re not yet familiar with the app you can read more about it, and about how to use Yubico Authenticator with the services you want to secure. …
Jun 29, 2022
How to implement a CryptoTokenKit extension on iOS
In previous blog posts here and here, we’ve shared how you can use a YubiKey and its PIV Smart Card application together with the Yubico Authenticator app for iOS. Essentially, you can now use your YubiKey to authenticate in Safari and many other applications on iOS using certificate-based authentication backed by the PIV Smart Card …
Jun 16, 2022
Introducing Yubico Authenticator 6 for Desktop
Today we’re releasing the first public beta version of Yubico Authenticator 6 for Desktop. This new version has some big changes under the hood, so let me explain what they are and why we’re doing them. Or, if you’re just eager to try it out, skip to the bottom of this post and click on …
Mar 17, 2022
YubiKey as a smart card on iOS
Certificate-based smart cards have been one of the most trusted and proven implementations of multi-factor authentication for over 20 years. There’s only one problem… the typical credit card-shaped smart card didn’t work well, if at all, on mobile devices without additional hardware and software. Today, smart cards come in many form factors, from a credit …
Yubico Authenticator
Yubico Authenticator adds a layer of security for online accounts Generate 2-step verification codes on a mobile or desktop device Experience stronger security for online accounts by adding a layer of security beyond passwords Secure all services currently compatible with other authenticator apps, including Google Authenticator Hardware-backed security Add your credential to the YubiKey with …
Apr 23, 2020
3 reasons to use Yubico Authenticator on desktop computers
Did you know that the Yubico Authenticator app is available for desktops as well as mobile devices? Today, we are excited to announce the support of the Yubico Authenticator desktop versions on their respective platform stores (Mac App Store, Microsoft and Snapcraft). Achieving strong protection with authenticator apps Authentication mechanisms today need to be highly …
Jun 11, 2019
1Password rolls out WebAuthn, and enhanced YubiKey support
Yubico 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 …
Jul 16, 2018
5 Simple Ways to Get Started with Your YubiKey
What are your go-to apps? There are several applications and services that many of us use weekly, and in most cases, daily — Gmail, Facebook, Dropbox, a password manager — and the good news is that all of these support the YubiKey for strong authentication. And now, there is one more to add to the …