I have used a YubiKey for authentication at work for the past 3 years and while reviewing hardware MFA security keys did quite a bit of research of the various keys out that and the compatibility of the key with different solutions including the ability to authenticate with Windows Hello login, using passkey instead of BIO authentication and this one is one of the few recommended. Additionally, I liked the idea of using it with my cell phone as well and have setup many sites to use passkey authentication including ones like "login.gov" which supports and advocates for passkeys. Tonight I took the YubiKey out of my laptop and authenticated to a web site I had previously setup from my laptop with my mobile phone. I chose "passkey" for authentication then placed the YubiKey against the back of my cell phone with my finger on the touch pad and it immediately authenticated and logged it successfully. Now I can key from both devices once a key pair is setup for a web site so completely portable. You do have to enable NFC from your phone as it is likely off by default. I would buy this again and it works better and is a much easier and more way to login (authenticate) than passwords which are easily compromised. If I knew it was this easy and worked so well before I would have bought it long ago as the FIDO 2 keys have been available for a long time, it is just that many people do not know much about them. Read more
Yubico is the best product to get to deter phishing attempts. I happened to learn about this great item through John Hammond on YouTube when he was covering the topic on phishing attempts. I never knew there was a physical key you can use to lock down your accounts. I have owned this item for well over a year and find it absolutely a necessity in today's digital world. The fact they you can use it as a passkey, security key or OTP is so useful. Please note you need to buy these in pairs b/c if you lose the one key where all your access is on it you will not get back into your accounts. It would be ideal to have at least three. I ended up purchasing the one that sits connected to the computer and use the keys if I need to access it on my mobile or on another device. It's durable, valuable in every way and functionality is off the chart! Read more
The usefulness of this to prevent hacking and phishing attempts cannot be overstated. I am frequently targeted by hackers, but now, currently, I only lose my mobile Internet connection and not my identity. It is most effective on websites by adopting a zero-trust standard- avoiding the use of passwords entirely, never checking "remember me" when logging in on seemingly trusted devices, and always signing off when finished using a web account. The USB port can be adapted to a standard USB. It's portable designs allows it to slip in a wallet-phone case if you don't want to bring your keys anywhere. It's backward compatible with less advanced FIDO protocols, interoperable across all operating systems, and signs cryptographic challenges with near-instantaneous speeds. More websites and all banks should adopt FIDO2 as a means to make more of the Internet passwordless. Read more
The Yubikey USB token is a game-changer for anyone serious about online security. This small device provides an incredibly simple and powerful layer of protection against phishing, hacking, and identity theft. Unlike two-factor authentication that relies on codes from your phone, the Yubikey uses public key cryptography, meaning even if a phisher gets your password, they can't access your account without physical possession of the key. What makes it so great is how effortlessly it works. You simply plug it into a USB port or tap it with your NFC-enabled device, touch the gold disk, and you’re instantly authenticated. There's no battery, no software to install, and no codes to type. The peace of mind this little device provides is priceless, securing everything from your email and social media to your password manager. It's an essential, robust, and user-friendly security upgrade that makes your digital life much safer. Read more
