As online threats continue to grow, protecting your accounts has never been more crucial. Traditional username and password combinations are often not enough to safeguard your online identity, and that’s where two-factor authentication (2FA) comes in. One of the most robust forms of 2FA involves using a hardware security key, like a Yubikey. In this […]
Yubico Security Key Vulnerability: Are the 2FA Keys Secure?
Yubico, a leading name in hardware security keys, recently acknowledged a vulnerability discovered in some of their products, sparking concern in the cybersecurity community. The issue lies in the cryptographic library used in YubiKey 5 Series and Security Key Series devices with firmware versions prior to 5.7.0. The vulnerability has raised questions among users, but […]
What is a Passkey? Understanding the Future of Online Security
In an era where online security is increasingly critical, traditional usernames and passwords are facing stiff competition from a new security standard known as passkeys. This standard has proven quite confusing however. Are passkeys more secure than 2FA? Do passkeys replace passwords? In this article, we will dive deep into what passkeys are, how they […]
What is 2-Factor Authentication & Why You Should Use It
Two-factor authentication (2FA), also referred to as multi-factor authentication (MFA), is a method by which an institution, website, social media platform or other application verifies your identity beyond the first of step of using your password. Here’s what you need to know about how it works and three ways that you can easily set it […]
What is Proton Sentinel (and should you use it?)
In August 2023, Proton announced an enhanced account security feature known as “Proton Sentinel”. But if your data is already encrypted and our account protected by 2-factor authentication, what kind of security does Sentinel add? I’ve noticed two primary benefits that we’ll discuss here, as well as answer the question of whether or not YOU […]
5 Best VPNs for Routers (+ How to Install Them)
There’s no better way to extend the benefits and protections of a VPN across all the devices in your home than by installing a virtual private network on the WiFi router in your home. The problem is that not every router can be custom configured, and not every VPN installs easily. With years of experience […]