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RKP5637

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3. The best second line of defense, IMO, is the Yubikey!

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Sat Nov 11, 2017, 04:24 PM

Nov 2017

https://www.yubico.com/

Usernames and passwords are not enough to keep online accounts safe. Two-factor authentication is now recommended to secure login to Internet services and protect against phishing attacks and credential theft. The YubiKey is supported by hundreds of the most popular online services including Google, Dropbox, Facebook and many more.

One touch, two factor
The YubiKey offers strong authentication with one touch or tap. Unlike two-factor authentication using SMS, the YubiKey does not require network connectivity or access to a mobile device. Just touch or tap the YubiKey to authenticate.

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The Motherboard Guide to Not Getting Hacked [View all] steve2470 Oct 2017 OP

everything is hackable, people are clever & can hack anything. Sunlei Oct 2017 #1

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #2

The best second line of defense, IMO, is the Yubikey! RKP5637 Nov 2017 #3

+1 nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #4

The key point: The target in the article was a "known" person. Thor_MN Nov 2017 #5