STOP Using Passwords!

Passwords are not secure, and routinely allow online accounts to get hacked. In this video we'll use a YubiKey to protect our accounts with strong FIDO2 WebAuthn (W3C Web Authentication). I'll demonstrate how this works; explaining why passwords are insecure, why YubiKeys are much safer, and how they can protect you from hackers, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Passwordless authentication is the future and thanks to the FIDO Alliance it is gaining wider support. If you're ever wondered how it works, I'll show you.

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YubiKey 5 Series (Featured in Video)
Supported Security Functions: WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), Smart card (PIV-compatible), Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), OpenPGP, Secure Static Passwords
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YubiKey 5 Nano Series (To Leave Plugged In)
Supported Security Functions: WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), Smart card (PIV-compatible), Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), OpenPGP, Secure Static Passwords
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YubiKey Security Key Series (Basic/Cheap Version)
Supported Security Functions: WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)
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YubiKey Bio Key Series (Biometric Version)
Supported Security Functions: WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)
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FIDO Alliance
More information about passwordless authentication
➡️ https://fidoalliance.org/

Works with YubiKey
List of supported applications/services
➡️ https://www.yubico.com/works-with-yub...

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Video timestamps:
0:00 - Passwords are Bad
0:53 - The FIDO Alliance
1:18 - YubiKeys
2:09 - YubiKey/WebAuthn Demo
3:05 - How Passwords Work
5:03 - How YubiKey/WebAuthn Works
8:36 - Protection Against MitM/Phishing
10:07 - Multifactor Passwordless Authentication
12:09 - Biometric Authentication
12:38 - Limitations
14:09 - Use as a Second Factor
14:30 - What If You Lose Your YubiKey?
15:13 - Passwordless is a Journey
15:45 - Virtual/Remote Deskops

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