> First, iCloud users may now take advantage of hardware security keys like YubiKeys. Both NFC keys and plug-in keys are supported.
This is great news! I wonder if this is able to replace Apple's bespoke 2FA system or it's strictly in addition to that.
Edit:
From Apple's announcement:
> Now with Security Keys, users will have the choice to make use of third-party hardware security keys to enhance this protection. This feature is designed for users who, often due to their public profile, face concerted threats to their online accounts, such as celebrities, journalists, and members of government. For users who opt in, Security Keys strengthens Apple’s two-factor authentication by requiring a hardware security key as one of the two factors.
If I read that right, it sounds like it's in addition to Apple's 2FA? I'd love to replace Apple's weird 2FA mechanisms, but this is still nice.
> First, iCloud users may now take advantage of hardware security keys like YubiKeys. Both NFC keys and plug-in keys are supported.
This is great news! I wonder if this is able to replace Apple's bespoke 2FA system or it's strictly in addition to that.
Edit:
From Apple's announcement:
> Now with Security Keys, users will have the choice to make use of third-party hardware security keys to enhance this protection. This feature is designed for users who, often due to their public profile, face concerted threats to their online accounts, such as celebrities, journalists, and members of government. For users who opt in, Security Keys strengthens Apple’s two-factor authentication by requiring a hardware security key as one of the two factors.
If I read that right, it sounds like it's in addition to Apple's 2FA? I'd love to replace Apple's weird 2FA mechanisms, but this is still nice.