Vulnerability allows Yubico security keys to be cloned

Researchers have unearthed a cryptographic vulnerability in popular Yubico (FIDO) hardware security keys and modules that may allow attackers to clone the devices. But the news is not as catastrophic as it may seem at first glance. “The attacker would need physical possession of the YubiKey, Security Key, or YubiHSM [hardware security module], knowledge of the accounts they want to target, and specialized equipment to perform the necessary attack. Depending on the use case, the … More

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