Yubikey open source

1. Is YubiKey open source?
2. What is an open source alternative to YubiKey?
3. Is Yubico Authenticator open source?
4. What is YubiKey alternative?
5. Do banks allow YubiKey?
6. Is YubiKey made in China?
7. Can a magnet damage a YubiKey?
8. Can YubiKey be phished?
9. Can someone steal my YubiKey?
10. Can YubiKey get damaged?
11. Can YubiKeys be cloned?
12. Can YubiKey get malware?
13. How long will YubiKey last?
14. What happens if YubiKey is stolen?
15. Is YubiKey the most secure?
16. Is it OK to leave YubiKey plugged in?
17. Can YubiKey get wet?
18. Does YubiKey work without Internet?
19. Is FIDO2 open source?
20. Can a YubiKey be hacked?
21. Is YubiKey really secure?
22. Is YubiKey public?
23. Can YubiKey be phished?
24. Can YubiKeys be cloned?
25. Can YubiKey get malware?
26. Can a magnet damage a YubiKey?
27. How long will YubiKey last?
28. Can YubiKey get damaged?
29. Is YubiKey better than Google authenticator?
30. Is it OK to leave YubiKey plugged in?
31. Does YubiKey work without Internet?

Is YubiKey open source?

Some basic facts: The YubiKey hardware with its integral firmware has never been open sourced, whereas almost all of the supporting applications are open source.

What is an open source alternative to YubiKey?

The best alternative is Authy, which is free. Other great apps like YubiKey are andOTP, Nitrokey, Microsoft Authenticator and Gnome Authenticator. YubiKey alternatives are mainly Authenticators but may also be Password Managers.

Is Yubico Authenticator open source?

Yubico Authenticator | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository.

What is YubiKey alternative?

Top Yubico YubiKey Alternatives

(All Time) Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication. Imprivata OneSign.

Do banks allow YubiKey?

Many Bank of America online banking users that have a YubiKey, can now register their security key for account sign-in two-factor authentication (2FA) as well as setting up the Secured Transfer feature to add an extra layer of physical security to their online account.

Is YubiKey made in China?

Made in Sweden & USA

To ensure that we are very close to all aspects of manufacturing, we have set up production where we are geographically based.

Can a magnet damage a YubiKey?

Hi! Sorry for late reply. Static magnetic fields from permanent magnets does not affect the Yubikey.

Can YubiKey be phished?

A registered YubiKey “talks” to your device. When you click on a phishing link and enter your details, you are then prompted to authenticate using your YubiKey. However, the YubiKey and device can see that even a phishing link or site with a valid SSL security certificate is bogus and will refuse to authenticate.

Can someone steal my YubiKey?

A properly implemented Yubikey cannot be cloned. It can be stolen, but ideally you would notice it was missing. An authenticator can be copy/cloned. One can debate the difficulties involved but the end result is that the authenticator can be stolen but it would not be missing.

Can YubiKey get damaged?

Our product's quality is top of mind for us and if your YubiKey is damaged we ask that you submit a support ticket with the following information. The order number or copy of invoice from when you purchased the YubiKey. A valid shipping address in the event we send a replacement YubiKey to you.

Can YubiKeys be cloned?

The HMAC secret never leaves the the hardware key, so the YubiKey cannot be covertly cloned. There is no auxiliary XML file, only the database itself. There are several active developer teams that support this approach.

Can YubiKey get malware?

Yubico's YubiKey is built on a foundation of strong authentication. This robust resistance to phishing offers malware protection because it hinges on the ability to detect these attacks before they take place.

How long will YubiKey last?

Q: How long does the YubiKey last? A: We don't artificially limit the life-span of any YubiKey. The internals of the YubiKey's security algorithms currently limits each key to 30+ years of usage. The Yubikey is powered by the USB port and therefore requires no battery and there is no display on it that can break.

What happens if YubiKey is stolen?

If you lose your Yubikey, you can still use your phone authenticator app, but you cannot create a backup Yubikey. However, Yubikey also provides methods to recover your account, so you can get a replacement. An advantage to Yubikey is that it comes on a USB that cannot be identified.

Is YubiKey the most secure?

The best security key for most people is the Yubico Security Key, which comes in two forms: the Yubico Security Key NFC (USB-A) and the Yubico Security Key C NFC (USB-C).

Is it OK to leave YubiKey plugged in?

Do I need to keep my yubikey plugged in all the time? A. No, you only need to insert your yubikey when you are prompted to do so during login. Leaving it plugged in could result in the yubikey being lost or damaged.

Can YubiKey get wet?

The YubiKey is not only ultra-thin, crush safe and battery-free, it is water-resistant as well.

Does YubiKey work without Internet?

Unlike SMS codes and mobile push authentication, YubiKeys do not require a cellular connection to operate. In fact, they don't even require batteries or have any other external dependency. Simply plug the key into a USB port on your device and touch to authenticate.

Is FIDO2 open source?

Introduction to the open-source LINE FIDO2 server

We at the LINE Security R&D team have decided to release the LINE FIDO2 server as an open-source project to make it available to a wider audience and also to further improve on it.

Can a YubiKey be hacked?

> A Yubikey can be hacked to send arbitrary keystrokes - but that's of limited usefulness.

Is YubiKey really secure?

YubiKeys are trusted by the world's largest companies and users have experienced 0 account takeovers.

Is YubiKey public?

Founded in 2007 by CEO Stina Ehrensvärd, Yubico is a private company with offices in Palo Alto, Seattle, and Stockholm.

Can YubiKey be phished?

A registered YubiKey “talks” to your device. When you click on a phishing link and enter your details, you are then prompted to authenticate using your YubiKey. However, the YubiKey and device can see that even a phishing link or site with a valid SSL security certificate is bogus and will refuse to authenticate.

Can YubiKeys be cloned?

The HMAC secret never leaves the the hardware key, so the YubiKey cannot be covertly cloned. There is no auxiliary XML file, only the database itself. There are several active developer teams that support this approach.

Can YubiKey get malware?

Yubico's YubiKey is built on a foundation of strong authentication. This robust resistance to phishing offers malware protection because it hinges on the ability to detect these attacks before they take place.

Can a magnet damage a YubiKey?

Hi! Sorry for late reply. Static magnetic fields from permanent magnets does not affect the Yubikey.

How long will YubiKey last?

Q: How long does the YubiKey last? A: We don't artificially limit the life-span of any YubiKey. The internals of the YubiKey's security algorithms currently limits each key to 30+ years of usage. The Yubikey is powered by the USB port and therefore requires no battery and there is no display on it that can break.

Can YubiKey get damaged?

Our product's quality is top of mind for us and if your YubiKey is damaged we ask that you submit a support ticket with the following information. The order number or copy of invoice from when you purchased the YubiKey. A valid shipping address in the event we send a replacement YubiKey to you.

Is YubiKey better than Google authenticator?

Authenticator apps provide a layer of security and are a convenient option for use by many, but they are still vulnerable to phishing due to the 30-second window. Security keys, like the YubiKey, are considered to be both more convenient and more secure.

Is it OK to leave YubiKey plugged in?

Do I need to keep my yubikey plugged in all the time? A. No, you only need to insert your yubikey when you are prompted to do so during login. Leaving it plugged in could result in the yubikey being lost or damaged.

Does YubiKey work without Internet?

Unlike SMS codes and mobile push authentication, YubiKeys do not require a cellular connection to operate. In fact, they don't even require batteries or have any other external dependency. Simply plug the key into a USB port on your device and touch to authenticate.