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		GordonS on May 8, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Yubico and Microsoft Introduce Passwordless Login Forgive my ignorance, but could you explain what "touch" protection is please?

strombofulous on May 8, 2018 [–]

In order for it to work you have to have it plugged in and touch it. Prevents a virus from talking to it unless it prompts you to touch it somehow.

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