Instead of using SMS, email-based codes, and randomly generated codes on apps, you’d use a hardware key as a 2FA method to enter your account. Yubico made hardware known as YubiKey security keys to serve as a two-step authentication device (2FA). * Doesn’t include sales tax or shipping fees. This table shows the specifications for the Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC USB-A Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC Specifications USB Support Technically, these devices are great for privacy as well. If your computer has viruses or malware, you’ll have fewer chances of hackers getting into your account.īecause they’ll need a physical hardware key to access your account.

YubiKeys can HELP combat ransomware attacks, phishing, and vulnerabilities for businesses. Yubico offers security keys that support other connectivity ports. If you have a dongle with a female USB-A port or an adapter, you can still use the YubiKey 5 NFC.Īnd if you don’t have any devices with NFC or USB-A ports, don’t worry. Regarding the 5 NFC, you can only use it with near field communications (NFC)-enabled devices or devices with USB-A ports. The YubiKey 5 NFC works best for anyone who’s paranoid about online security and doesn’t trust other two-factor authentication methods. Can’t retrieve access to accounts if you lose your YubiKey.