Enhancing Online Security with FIDO Keys

A YubiKey Example

James Curtis
InfoSec Write-ups
Published in
3 min readOct 14, 2023

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Securing our online accounts has never been more crucial. Passwords, the traditional gatekeepers of our digital identities, are increasingly falling short in the face of sophisticated cyber threats. To fortify our defenses, the adoption of FIDO (Fast Identity Online) keys has emerged as a game-changing solution. In this article, we’ll explore how a YubiKey can be used to enhance security on popular social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

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