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How Security Keys work (2FA explained!)

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For most people, a weak password is all that’s standing between your digital life and a hacker, and if that password is ever cracked, or leaked, you’re in big trouble.

Security keys are one of the best ways to protect your accounts. They’re incredibly convenient, easy to use, and provide the best kind of multifactor authentication. In this video we’re going to explain how security keys work, and show you how to choose one that’s right for you.
We dive specifically into Yubico "Yubikeys" and other products in this video, and will look at open source alternatives in future videos!

00:00 Intro
00:33 2FA and Multifactor Authentication
03:13 TOTP and Authenticator Apps
05:38 What is a Security Key
09:03 How To Use a Security Key
10:18 Understanding Security Key 2FA
12:04 Security Key Models
15:18 Important Tips
17:04 If Security Keys Are Not Accepted
18:10 Outro

More and more websites support security key 2fa. If you want the best chance of fighting off phishing attacks, you absolutely need one of these protecting your accounts.

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Recommended Books:

Beginner's Introduction To Privacy Naomi Brockwell
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Permanent Record Edward Snowden
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What has the government done to our money Rothbard
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Extreme Privacy Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read)
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Digital version: https://inteltechniques.com/book7.html (non affiliate link)

No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State Glenn Greenwald
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Some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy!

Brave browser: https://brave.com/nao076

Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone)
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Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred)
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Camera tape (electrical tape is the best tape for covering phone and computer cameras)
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USBC to ethernet adapter:
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Privacy Screens (use your phone and computer in public? Keep your information safe!)

Computer: (Search for the size right for your computer)
MacBook Air 13" https://amzn.to/3VQvpZ7
HP/Dell/Acer/Asus/Lenovo 15.6" https://amzn.to/3KK1Oda
Lenovo Thinkpad/HP Elitebook/Dell 14" https://amzn.to/4enT2zq

Phone: (Search for the size for your phone, decide whether you want glass or plastic!)
Galaxy s24 https://amzn.to/3VGgb8H
iPhone 15 https://amzn.to/45vCd1h
Pixel 8 https://amzn.to/3KFDuJF

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