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  • Yubico is making secure authentication even more affordable

    From TechnologyDaily@1337:1/100 to All on Wed Oct 27 04:30:04 2021
    Yubico is making secure authentication even more affordable

    Date:
    Wed, 27 Oct 2021 03:00:32 +0000

    Description:
    Yubico's new Security Key C NFC offers modern, FIDO-based authentication for security-conscious users on a budget.

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    Yubico is expanding its lineup of security keys with a brand new model for individuals that enables secure authentication on devices featuring USB-C and NFC.

    The company's new blue Security Key C NFC not only enables modern, FIDO-based authentication but it's also cheaper than the devices in its YubiKey 5 FIPS Series as well as its recently released YubiKey Bio Series .

    Yubico's new security key is available now for $29 (29) and offers FIDO-only support in a USB-C form factor with NFC capabilities. However, for those looking for an affordable security key in a USB-A form factor, the company's Security Key NFC is available at an even lower cost of $25 (25). Security Key C NFC

    Yubico's new Security Key C NFC provides enhanced, modern security for applications, services and user accounts for both desktop and mobile authentication.

    Whether you opt for the USB-A or USB-C security key, both devices support
    FIDO U2F and FIDO2/WebAuthn which is based on Yubico's own invention of enabling one single authenticator to work across any number of applications.

    While there are many different forms of multi-factor authentication ( MFA ), not all are created equal. FIDO-based authentication is the only method
    proven to protect against both phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks.

    High risk users such as journalists, elected officials, activists and others who are likely to be targeted online should consider using a security key in addition to a VPN and antivirus software to further protect themselves
    online. With Yubico's new Security Key C NFC, they can do so in a way that is not only affordable but also highly secure.



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    Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/yubico-is-making-secure-authentication-even-mor e-affordable/


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