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Are your shared workstations secured against cyber attacks?
Data Protection

Are your shared workstations secured against cyber attacks?

Yubico highlights how shared workstation environments can pose a significant security threat to businesses if strong protection measures are not taken.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023
Cybersecurity must evolve to tackle rising phishing trends
Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity must evolve to tackle rising phishing trends

As the volume of security breaches continue to rise, now is the time to move from legacy multi-factor authentication to modern, phishing-resistant MFA.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023
AWS now supports FIDO2 security keys in AWS GovCloud
Hyperscale

AWS now supports FIDO2 security keys in AWS GovCloud

FIDO2 security keys such as the YubiKey are now supported on AWS GovCloud providing phishing-resistant MFA for all users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023
Mitigating AI security risks with phishing-resistant MFA
Breach Prevention

Mitigating AI security risks with phishing-resistant MFA

It's undeniable that AI brings many benefits to our daily lives, but nothing prevents bad actors from leveraging AI for malicious purposes.

By Alex Wilson • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2023
World Password Day on May 4 is a reminder of security keys
Multi-factor authentication

World Password Day on May 4 is a reminder of security keys

World Password Day, which is marked on May 4 every year, is the perfect time to remind people that every password needs a partner.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2023
Cyber attack risk high due to outdated authentication methods
Identity and Access Management

Cyber attack risk high due to outdated authentication methods

Concerningly, 39% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack in the past year, according to Yubico's State of Global Authentication survey.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Yubico announces the release of its Security Key series
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico announces the release of its Security Key series

The keys are accessible through the YubiEnterprise Subscription program for enterprises or directly on Yubico's website for customers.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Exclusive: Yubico protects against phishing with YubiKeys
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico protects against phishing with YubiKeys

Yubico, the inventor of the YubiKey, is a global authentication leader that makes secure logins easy and available to everyone.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
Yubico Announces Exciting Leadership Changes
EduTech

Yubico Announces Exciting Leadership Changes

Yubico announces leadership changes: co-founder Stina Ehresnvard becomes Chief Evangelist and Mattias Danielsson takes over as CEO. #cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Yubico extends subscription programme, raises prices
Identity and Access Management

Yubico extends subscription programme, raises prices

Yubico has launched its enhanced YubiEnterprise Subscription program, expandedSecurity Key Series, and updated pricing structure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023
Apple Supports YubiKey Security Keys for Enhanced iCloud Account Protection
Phishing

Apple Supports YubiKey Security Keys for Enhanced iCloud Account Protection

Apple strengthens cybersecurity for iCloud accounts with YubiKey support, making a significant impact on modernizing cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2023
Why relying on your mobile to access your online accounts is a risky approach
Multi-factor authentication

Why relying on your mobile to access your online accounts is a risky approach

Whilst mobile devices have many uses and provide much convenience, they are not created for online security purposes.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2022
Phishing-resistant solutions on Azure AD and YubiKeys now
Public Cloud

Phishing-resistant solutions on Azure AD and YubiKeys now

Microsoft announced the release of three new solutions to fight phishing attacks in Azure, Office 365, and remote desktop environments.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022
Yubico research finds concerning trends around authentication security practices
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico research finds concerning trends around authentication security practices

A new global survey from Yubico has found that 59% of employees still rely on usernames and passwords as the primary method to authenticate their accounts.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
Hands-on Review: Yubikey 5C NFC
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Yubikey 5C NFC

Founded in 2007 and specialising in computer and network security, the Swedish company Yubico is now a leader in global authentication.

By Quentin Guillot • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Yubico appoints Selina Goh & Derix Suartyo as ASEAN regional sales director & ASEAN solutions engineering lead
Digital Transformation

Yubico appoints Selina Goh & Derix Suartyo as ASEAN regional sales director & ASEAN solutions engineering lead

Yubico hires Selina Goh and Derix Suartyo in roles to support strategic growth in APAC; both bring extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
New research shows global drive for passwordless authentication
Identity and Access Management

New research shows global drive for passwordless authentication

A new study has shown there has been a significant shift towards wanting a passwordless future, but adoption is still in its infancy.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas
Multi-factor authentication

World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas

In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022
Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer
Malware

Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer

The cyber threat landscape has always been worrisome, but today these concerns are heightened given an anticipated uptick in cyber-attacks from bad actors.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 6 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022