YubiKey plugged into USB port Front & back of a YubiKey Using a YubiKey NFC feature Different YubiKey angles & uses. Instead of using SMS, email-based codes, and randomly generated codes on apps, you’d use a hardware key as a 2FA method to enter your account. Yubico made hardware known as YubiKey security keys to serve as a two-step authentication device (2FA). * Doesn’t include sales tax or shipping fees. This table shows the specifications for the Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC USB-A Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC Specifications USB Support Technically, these devices are great for privacy as well. If your computer has viruses or malware, you’ll have fewer chances of hackers getting into your account.īecause they’ll need a physical hardware key to access your account. YubiKeys can HELP combat ransomware attacks, phishing, and vulnerabilities for businesses. Yubico offers security keys that support other connectivity ports. If you have a dongle with a female USB-A port or an adapter, you can still use the YubiKey 5 NFC.Īnd if you don’t have any devices with NFC or USB-A ports, don’t worry. Regarding the 5 NFC, you can only use it with near field communications (NFC)-enabled devices or devices with USB-A ports.

The YubiKey 5 NFC works best for anyone who’s paranoid about online security and doesn’t trust other two-factor authentication methods.

Can’t retrieve access to accounts if you lose your YubiKey.

So if the yubico breaks, I can use the cheapo backup until I receive the replacement yubico key.

I got this and a cheapo but we'll functioning basic key for ten bucks. Next.note you should have 2 keys for backup, but they don't have to be the same, not do you need two of these 5 series yubico. So the key I got was on a firmware from about a year ago and is missing a few profiles added to some security protocols I don't use. But they can't be updated in the field due to security issues. This key, like others you'll find for sale away from the manufacturer may have older key firmware with a bug or improperly implemented feature. Yubico, a company that drives the above standards extends those to additional protocols, a yubico authenticator app that works in conjunction with the key. Fido, fido2 and u2f are pretty well covered. Other than standard two factor logins with a key. I won't explain what it does, I presume folks know it's for higher login/data access above and beyond passwords. Good key, buy them on eBay to save $ but be advised.

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