Yubico - Security Key C NFC - Basic Compatibility - Multi-Factor authentication (MFA) Security Key, Connect via USB-C or NFC, FIDO Certified

Good quality, easy to use and fair price.

Browser password management has been hacked. SMS one-time passwords has been hacked. I'm an IT provider and see the effects of people's email accounts getting hacked frequently and it can be devastating, resulting in financial losses and loss of social media accounts. These are easy to use and I am astonished everybody doesn't have at least 2 (DO NOT BUY 1; you need 2 unless you're an idiot, which is why I have 3) Your keys should not be in the same place at the same time. I keep one at home, one in my office, and one on my keys.If nothing else, secure your password manager (yes, you need a password manager) and your email accounts. These are super simple to use, so that's not an excuse. Once you're comfortable, REMOVE BACKUP authentication methods. The Yubikey doesn't help if the bad guy can just hit "try another way" and bypass them. In the event you get an email and Microsoft/Google/Yahoo is requiring you to authenticate, and the Yubikey doesn't work, you're getting phished... STOP and check the URL.These use a standard called FIDO2 and while there are other brands, and they all do the same thing, I've found Yubikeys to be the thinnest, easiest to carry, and most durable. Nobody charges to use them, so this is a one time expense. Having an iPhone with a Lightning connector is no excuse; just hold the key behind the camera and NFC takes care of the rest.These are supported by Amazon, Microsoft, Google, AOL/Yahoo, Bitwarden and all other decent password managers, Morgan Stanley, Vanguard, and a host of other services. Again, once you're comfortable they work, remove the backup authentication methods. If you want to keep something, set up a dedicated password reset email just for this purpose an do not give it to anyone. You can also use it for banking, but nothing else.Seriously, buy 2 or 3 right now.

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Works as promised just not sure it’s as secure as claims can still just tap yes in YouTube.

Easy to use in a compact size. Good Value for money

Works perfectly with many apps, keeps accounts secure by having a security key.

After reading that even with 2-factor authentication [2FA] or one-time password [OTP] cyberthieves can gain access to your online accounts through a sim swap I thought I should get a physical security key. This little device stores information and generates one-time numbers for you to log in to a site, but you have to register it once, for each online account you use. A bit of online search suggested Yubikey 5 as an affordable, dependable and easy-to-use physical key. One was advised to buy two, with one as a back-up: if you lose one, you still have a second one.After the two keys arrived I tried it out. The first challenge: the key needs a USB-C port for connection to a laptop. My laptop has two USB-C ports. One is used for power, the other for the mouse receiver. So I bought a USB-C splitter. I should have checked online – I found out you can’t plug the power USB-C connection into a splitter [it does not charge], and the Yubikey is not recognized when sharing a spitter with the mouse receiver.However the biggest drawback is that mainstream financial institutions are not set up for use of a security key. One bank uses a security token [which is not the same as a security key], another only goes for two-factor authentication. Basically the only two common online sites for me were Microsoft and Google. Even that was not simple. When you plug the Yubikey into a working USB-C port, you apparently need to set up a pin but if that already exists or if you need to set up a new one is unclear. There is no ‘easy set-up’ or’ set-up for dummies’-something really simple that guides you through a Yubikey set-up even for Microsoft. The Yubikey instructions consist of a 130 page PDF filled with jargon. You apparently have to go into your computer’s Microsoft account settings to include a security key. Also did you know that for Google your pin [4 numbers] is not the same as your Google password? I locked myself out from including the Yubikey on the Google account because I could not understand what the pin was Google was asking for.In addition, I don’t think a security key solves the problem of a sim swap for the average person. Although you could use it to log into Gmail or Microsoft [provided you got that going] on your cell phone using near-field communication [NFC], people don’t usually log in to those accounts separately anyway on a cell phone. Once the phone is off the lock screen, most apps are ready to go without additional authentication. Maybe I am less smart than the average person but in the end, my two Yubikeys and the USB-C splitter will end up on the electronics trash pile.

There are several options for security key products, but am happy with the Yubico product. Read a story from one of the tech websites and I believe Yubico rated in the top three. Navigated to the Yubico website where there is plenty of information to assist in choosing the best fit.My experience with the Amazon order, I ordered two keys as the suggestion is for a primary and at least one backup. One key worked as advertised, the other apparently was a 'Test Key'. I contacted Yubico directly and they quickly assisted in resolving the issue (thank you Jim, much appreciated). A replacement key was mailed at no charge and the 'test key' was returned, postage paid by Yubico. Now have two security keys working as advertised.If considering a security key, do a little research to understand the pros and cons of the device and that one is not "over buying" as some keys are geared more for business applications and others more for general home use (including smartphones).Also understand that not all accounts will be 'passwordless'. The handful of accounts I use the security key with, still require a password and the security key becomes the 2FA vs. the ping of the phone or receiving an email. On the other hand, with one account, the security key replaced the password, but I still get pinged with an OTP to complete the login.With all that being said, am I happy with the purchase? Definitely! Am considering ordering additional keys for the phone, laptop, and perhaps for gifts.Enjoy...