Edit: You can already use your Yubikey + the Yubico Authenticator app to generate 2FA codes for 1Password, just not on iOS. More on that on our Yubikey support doc here. Edit 2: We've now got full native support for all U2F security keys on 1Password.com, including Yubikey. Full scoop in our blog post here. Edit: You can already use your Yubikey + the Yubico Authenticator app to generate 2FA codes for 1Password, just not on iOS. More on that on our Yubikey support doc here. Edit 2: We've now got full native support for all U2F security keys on 1Password.com, including Yubikey.
Using a YubiKey two-factor authentication device goes a long way in protecting passwords and a user’s other vital information from phishing attacks and hackers. Two-factor or multifactor authentication works by requiring a person (or program) attempting to log in to an account to provide the service with something they know (a password) and something they have, such as a text message or physical device such as a YubiKey.
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Because YubiKeys are unique physical devices, they can’t be hacked remotely. The devices also keep a user’s information from being shared between online services. Additionally, when a YubiKey is paired with a password manager, it ensures that even if a hacker uncovers a user’s master password, the rest of the user’s passwords remain protected.
Unlike other two-factor authentication methods, YubiKeys don’t store any of a user’s data, so even if the key itself is lost or stolen, there would be no way for another person to access the user’s information. YubiKeys don’t require a network connection or rely on a certain type of software to run.
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Users can even enable multifactor authentication by pairing a YubiKey with a one-time PIN. With the FIPS series, the device allows developers, businesses and government agencies to meet the highest level of authentication assurance level requirements.