Press releases
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Multi-Factor Authentication Spending Study – Yubico Despite increased spend, research shows gaps in MFA best practices with only 22% perceiving security of SMS-based authentication as an issue PALO ALTO, CA and STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – April 27, 2021 – Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today announced the results of a new research study, Work-from-Home Policies Driving MFA Adoption, […] Read more -
Yubico Expands YubiEnterprise Subscription Services, Simplifying YubiKey Procurement for Enterprises Around the World In today’s new norm of remote work, and with increases in COVID-related phishing attacks and credential theft, organizations realize the necessity of YubiKey hardware-based authentication. YubiEnterprise Subscription enables organizations to leverage flexible and cost-effective ways to procure strong authentication and achieve the highest level of phishing defense at scale. “YubiEnterprise Subscription provides considerable cost and […] Read more subscription YubiEnterprise -
Yubico Delivers New Security Key to Defend Against Hackers in the Age of Modern Work, the YubiKey 5C NFC World’s first security key to feature dual USB-C and NFC connections and support multiple authentication protocols including smart card and FIDO The YubiKey 5C NFC comes at a time when the need for simple, yet strong authentication is on the rise globally. COVID-related phishing attacks continue to surge in the context of remote work, and millions of […] Read more -
Yubico Launches YubiEnterprise Delivery to Streamline YubiKey Shipping and Fulfillment for Remote Workforces In today’s environment, workforces have become highly distributed with many employees working remotely. This massive transition has not only introduced security complexities, but also difficulties in getting tools and services to remote workers. YubiEnterprise Delivery is designed to provide IT teams with powerful capabilities to manage the delivery of YubiKey devices to remote employees, mitigating […] Read more -
Yubico and Ponemon Institute Release the 2020 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report Findings from last year’s study show that IT security practitioners are aware of good habits when it comes to strong authentication and password management, yet often fail to implement them due to poor usability or inconvenience. This year’s 2020 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report evaluates whether or not that has changed, and […] Read more -
Yubico launches YubiEnterprise Services for organizations to streamline YubiKey procurement and delivery With rising phishing attacks and credential theft, many organizations realize the advantages of security key hardware-based authentication, yet lack the financial and logistical resources to deploy it. YubiEnterprise Services provide a cost-effective turnkey approach to company-wide security, making YubiKey authentication more accessible to large and geographically-dispersed organizations. “YubiEnterprise Services take the planning, budgeting, and logistical […] Read more -
Yubico Launches Enhanced Authenticator App Suite for Secure Authentication on iOS, Android and Desktop With the increasing adoption of two-factor authentication (2FA), time-based one-time passcode (TOTP) authenticator apps have grown in popularity — in large part due to the rapid rise in phishing attacks and credential theft. While these apps deliver some level of protection, there are still additional security and portability limitations. Yubico Authenticator flips the model of […] Read more -
Yubico Launches the World’s First Lightning-Compatible Security Key, the YubiKey 5Ci Today, the YubiKey 5Ci can be used to secure the 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Idaptive, LastPass, and Okta iOS mobile applications along with additional services accessed through the Brave iOS browser app. Supported logins on the Brave browser include Bitbucket.org, GitHub.com, Login.gov, Twitter.com, and 1Password.com. Monkton Rebar and XTN also support the YubiKey 5Ci in their […] Read more -
Yubico Announces YubiKey for Lightning Partner Preview The Partner Preview Program includes access to a YubiKey 5Ci preview device (formerly the YubiKey for Lightning) for development and testing, along with SDKs for both iOS and Android so organizations can unify their end-user authentication journey across all mobile platforms. The YubiKey 5Ci, which will be available later this year, delivers dual connections, with […] Read more -
Yubico’s 2019 State of Password and Authentication Security Behaviors Report The purpose of this study is to understand the beliefs and behaviors surrounding password management and authentication practices for individuals both in the workplace and at home. The goal was to understand if these beliefs and behaviors align, and why or why not. The conclusion is that despite the increasing concern regarding privacy and protection […] Read more about Yubico