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YubiKey 5C NFC: Our impressions with Yubico’s new security key
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YubiKey 5C NFC: Our impressions with Yubico’s new security key

In an era of increasingly sophisticated digital threats, safeguarding online accounts is more crucial than ever. Cybersecurity breaches, phishing attacks, and unauthorised account access can lead to significant financial and personal damage. The YubiKey 5C NFC, a hardware security key developed by Yubico, aims to provide a robust solution for these challenges through strong authentication across various platforms and devices.  For the unfamiliar, a security key is a physical device used for two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA). When accessing an account, the security key acts as an additional layer of security, and the physical key is needed to…
5 network security tips to prepare yourself against incoming cyber threats
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5 network security tips to prepare yourself against incoming cyber threats

The recent Singhealth data breach has put personal data security under the microscope. 1.5 million people were affected by the cyberattack, of which 160,000 had outpatient prescriptions stolen.  While incidents like this are not something commonly seen and are hard to account for, we have the power to prepare ourselves from further attacks that occur in our own home. One out of five Singaporeans own at least one smart device, and it is highly likely that we have inputted our personal information while using said devices. We run the risk of exposing ourselves to similar attacks from cybercriminals if we…
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