The YubiKey is a hardware authentication device developed by Yubico. It works
as a method of 2 factor authentication, where a login requires the user to
confirm their attempt to login on 2 different devices. In this instance, the user
would go to the settings of an app they have a login to, then add the YubiKey as a
“security key”. From that point on, the user will login using their username and
password like before but also need the YubiKey to be plugged into the device at
the same time.
The latest edition of the YubiKey costs £50.16 direct from the website and
£56 on Amazon. It has been designed to support USB-A, USB-C and NFC,
Lightning ports.
Reviews for the product praise it for the physical durability of the device as well
as its versatility across multiple platforms and its strength against phishing attacks.
However, customers also note that the small size of the product can lead it being
lost or stolen, the initial cost to purchase is high, and the setup can be a bit
confusing for those not so technically minded.
The product can be purchased directly from the website (https://www.yubico.com/) or from Amazon (https://amzn.eu/d/eFqoSuK)
Collection of YubiKeys for different USB ports
