This week the folks at Yubico released the YubiKey Bio to the general public for the first time. This is the USB-docked fingerprint scanning security key system
Portable hardware authentication dongles are pretty darn cool they can be a great way to secure access to various devices, applications, and services using hardware. Google offers its own Titan security keys, for instance, but the search giant likely isn t the first company that comes to mind for these products. Actually, Yubico is probably the name most associated with authentication dongles.
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A password isn’t enough to fully protect your accounts and logins anymore. Websites and apps offer two-factor authentication and biometric login features, but another way to secure your accounts is through a physical security key.
A physical key serves as a backup to your password for verifying your identity. The right type of key can work with your computer and mobile phone, through a physical or wireless connection. Even if someone were to discover the password for one of your accounts, they wouldn’t be able to sign in without the physical key. As long as the key is safe and secure, your private information is protected.