UBICO is announcing a new version of its USB-C equipped UBK5 with NFC built-in, which should be a theoretically compatible combo and compatible with many devices up front.
Previously, UBKA USB-A offered 5 series in your USB-A choice; USB-A and NFC; USB-C; And USB-C and Lightning. But with the new UBK5C NFC being unveiled today, you no longer have to choose to be able to plug your key into the USB-C port. Or The convenience of NFC authentication, which lets you just tap your key on your device – you can now purchase a key that offers both.
Hardware-based keys offer you an extra level of account security when you try to log in or tap on your device when you try to log in. This makes them a good alternative to text message-based dual-factor authentication, which can be more easily hacked by hackers than things like security keys or codes from an authoritative application like UthThi.
The UBK5C NFC is available today and costs 55, which is 5 5 more than the standard UBK5C, and UBKO says it supports iOS, Android, Windows, OS Cause and Linux. And if you invest in a security key, check out our guide on how to use it.
