YubiKeys Are a Security Gold Standard—but They Can Be Cloned

The YubiKey 5, the most widely used hardware token for two-factor authentication based on the FIDO standard, contains a cryptographic flaw that makes the finger-sized device vulnerable to cloning when an attacker gains temporary physical access to it, researchers said Tuesday. The cryptographic flaw, known as a side channel, resides in a small microcontroller used…

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Salsa Showdown: Blender vs. Molcajete vs. Store-Bought

Not every molcajete you see online is made the same. Traditional molcajetes are made from volcanic stone, not cement. According to de la Vega, because they are made from volcanic stone, they should not look perfect, and though the material is porous, it should not leak either. “If it’s too perfect, it’s cement,” she says….

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How to Save Big on Your Car Insurance

Insurance companies offer several types of coverage to protect you financially when you’re involved in a crash. But the most important is liability coverage, which pays for costs related to the injury or death of passengers in another car as well as any damage to other vehicles and property if it’s determined that you were…

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Best Car Insurance Companies

A good car insurance policy should give you all the resources you need to get your life back on track if you’ve damaged your vehicle or injured yourself or others in a crash. A bad policy could leave you in the lurch when you’re at your most vulnerable. You don’t want to be chasing down…

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The Search for the Face Behind Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing

Jazmin Jones knows what she did. “If you’re online, there’s this idea of trolling,” Jones, the director behind Seeking Mavis Beacon, said during a recent panel for her new documentary. “For this project, some things we’re taking incredibly seriously … and other things we’re trolling. We’re trolling this idea of a detective because we’re also,…

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The Safer Way to Slice an Entire Cucumber

These stainless steel, leak-proof containers are ideal for shaking the ingredients up. Otherwise, Mason jars will work just as well. Shop at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Just take extra care when shaking glass.  One of my favorite cucumber recipes incorporates chili crisp, and Fly By Jing’s Sichuan chili crisp always delivers the perfect kick—from $10…

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