links.erelease.com.au Yubico and OpenAI Enhance Cybersecurity with Hardware-Backed Passkeys
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- •Yubico's partnership with OpenAI expands to Australia and nine other countries.
- •OpenAI's Advanced Account Security program requires hardware-backed passkeys for TAC members.
- •The initiative aims to reduce phishing risks and enhance account security for AI users.
Yubico has expanded its partnership with OpenAI to include Australia and nine other countries, launching a custom two-pack YubiKey bundle as part of OpenAI's Advanced Account Security program. This program, which went live on September 1, 2026, mandates the use of hardware-backed passkeys for members of OpenAI's Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program to enhance account security and reduce phishing risks. The YubiKey bundle includes the YubiKey C NFC for mobile authentication and the YubiKey C Nano for laptop use. By requiring hardware-backed passkeys, OpenAI aims to mitigate credential theft and account takeover risks associated with traditional authentication methods. The initiative reflects a broader industry shift towards stronger authentication mechanisms as AI technologies become more prevalent in sensitive applications. The partnership is expected to significantly bolster security for OpenAI users, including those using ChatGPT and Codex.
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