Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

I agree this is not trivial, but yubikeys are (at least sometimes) used in context with very high stakes.

This includes access to "crypto" assets, but also more serious situations such as defense contractors.

These are scenarios where you have well-resourced, highly motivated attackers, and this is precisely what the yubikey is supposed to defend against.

So, the fob still provides fishing resistant authentication, but some of the security expectations have been subverted.



Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: