PhotoshopUser.2020.04.April

Company: Yubico

Price: $45 (YubiKey 5 NFC); $70 (YubiKey 5 Ci)

Rating:

Hot: Increased security level; more

comfortable than copy/paste

2FA codes; integration with many

services; Yubico Authenticator app

Not:

YubiKey 5

NFC and 5Ci

The YubiKey is a security key that comes in many different formats

and versions. The YubiKey 5 NFC is a USB-A key with near-field

communications (NFC) capabilities, while the latest YubiKey, the

5Ci, is a dual-port key for USB-C and Lightning devices.

Two reasons for using a YubiKey instead of an authenticator

app are: convenience and an added layer of security. In addi-

tion, a physical key requires human touch so it can’t be hacked

remotely. You can also use the YubiKey 5 series in conjunction

with a PIN for user verification.

The YubiKey keys are nearly indestructible. Both YubiKeys

that I tested (5 NFC and 5Ci) work directly with Boxcryptor,

Dropbox, Envato, Facebook, and a slew of platforms, such as

WordPress and Joomla. They can also be used to lock/unlock

your computer (Mac included). If you subscribe to Boxcryptor,

you can encrypt individual files on your Mac, upload them to

any cloud service, and enjoy 100% security, without ever having

to revert to authentication apps or SMS codes.

Review by Erik Vlietinck

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