- Yubico launches two-pack of Yubikeys to protect your ChatGPT account
- One connects to your PC via USB-C, the other authenticates your smartphone via NFC
- OpenAI has used them internally to protect company employee accounts
OpenAI has announced an important new partnership with Yubico to help protect ChatGPT users from potential hacks with the launch of custom YubiKeys.
As part of OpenAI’s Advanced Account Security program, users can purchase a two-key bundle to protect their accounts by requiring both keys to be present before they can log in.
For PC users, the YubiKey C Nano stays connected to laptops and desktops to confirm user presence, while a separate YubiKey C NFC can be pressed against a smartphone to confirm login on mobile devices.
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You can now protect your ChatGPT account with a physical YubiKey
“A physical security key adds an extra layer of defense and helps protect your account even if your password is exposed,” OpenAI summarized, noting that users can use any FIDO-compliant security key.
By using hardware-backed access keys, users gain access to what is considered the “gold standard” of authentication that is resistant to phishing attacks. Although a physical key may be required, this means users can get away with a password-less login for easier and faster access.
“Ultimately, our intent is to drastically reduce the threat of unauthorized access to sensitive data in OpenAI accounts worldwide,” Yubico CEO Jerrod Chong wrote.
OpenAI CISO Dane Stuckey noted that the company already uses Yubico’s physical keys internally to protect workers’ accounts: “We’ve made YubiKeys a standard part of how we protect OpenAI employees, and with Advanced Account Security, we’re making it easier for ChatGPT users to choose the same kind of phishing-resistant protection when it suits them.”
The ChatGPT manufacturer emphasized that physical keys prioritize security above all else, thus making recovery options more limited in the event of a lockout.
Yubico says it has launched the two-pack with exclusive pricing for existing OpenAI account holders – we’re working to find out what that is.
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