Good passwords are essential for the security of data and personal information in the Internet . But good passwords are also cumbersome – you have to learn to either memorize or securely in a password Manager store. Both is cumbersome and also with certain risks.
however, There is a method for additional security. With it, you are protected against data theft, even if you don’t use very secure passwords. This protective measure is a safety key ensures that the Log-ins. This is a small piece of Hardware that looks like a memory stick.
No Chance for hackers
This security key provides a constantly changing Code that is additionally transmitted to the user name and password. This means that Even if a Hacker can steal your passwords, he has no access to the personal data – because to him, the security key is missing.
works Like this, in front of our Video: We show how to set a security key in to your Google account, and as with him, a login process occurs. Such a key on Windows PCs and Macs use. They are available with the classic USB connector (USB-A), but also for models with USB-C and with Adapter, so you can be with an old Computer used.
Also on the Smartphone or Tablet the key can be used. For the iPhone and iPad, there are Sticks with a Thunderbolt port or two Adapter with Thunderbolt and USB-C is the wireless use via NFC is possible.
The security key used in the Video come from the Yubikey and have been with us from the Yubikey.ch provided. Cost you depending on the model, between 25 and 69 francs. They harmonize with a large number of providers; a list of help to setup, click here.
the password is superfluous
Now, one can ask whether the security key could not replace the password entirely – that is to say: If it needs a password at all, if you can identify with a small piece of Hardware. And indeed, The Fido2-Standard creates the password.
this is Also demonstrated in the Video: Only on the basis of the “simulator” under Webauthn.io, then, specifically, in the case of Microsoft . The Microsoft account sign-in feature Windows Hello, and Office 365 use since may 2019, the Fido2-default: you have to login with his key, but without a password.
Also, the older Videos are concerned with passwords and the protection of personal data in the Internet: So you quit on iPhone the password-Chaos gives tips for Apple’s mobile devices. The post Secure passwords – and how to realize them! explains how to create easily memorable passwords. And The safe and straightforward handling of the passwords, explains how to password managers. General tips to protect your data, see the Video How to protect yourself from hackers.
Created: 28.10.2019, 15:59 PM
