![]() ![]() Think of a security key like a hotel door. The keys support an open-source universal standard called FIDO U2F, which was developed by Google and Yubico for physical authentication tokens. ![]() Security keys are just another way to verify with a server you’re trying to reach that you are who you say you are. How Do Security Keys Work? Brian A Jackson/d ![]() In the event you lose your key or someone takes it, they’d still have to know your account names and passwords in order to get anywhere. And don’t worry: no personal or account data is stored on the security key. This bit of hardware acts as your digital bodyguard, keeping unwanted users away from your information. Security keys are so good they’ll even prevent you from entering your information on a spoofed website, so even if a hacker manages to fool you, they won’t fool your security key. In order for you or anyone else to access your connected accounts, you’ll need your password as well as the physical key-something even the best hacker can’t work around. ![]() Strongest Security: Setting up physical two-factor authentication, aka a security key, creates a single unique access point that can’t be duplicated.Plus, in most cases, you’ll also receive the one-time code notification any time someone tries to access your account, giving you a heads up. This makes things even more difficult for a hacker to guess, as they’d have to know your password and have your phone on hand (or SIM swap it) in order to gain entry. Stronger Security: Setting up software-based two-factor authentication for your accounts (where you receive a text code) or using authentication apps.No, they won’t be easy for you to remember (that’s what password managers are for), but their complexity is why they’re effective. This makes it incredibly difficult (if not impossible) for a clever hacker or algorithm to guess. Strong Security: Using unique strong passwords for each of your accounts.Anyone with enough motivation could gain access to your information without expending much effort. Little to No Security: Using the same weak password that’s easy to guess on every site.Here is another way to visualize the common layers of security you can put on your accounts: ![]()
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