OpenSSH now supports FIDO U2F security keys for 2-factor authentication

Here’s excellent news for sysadmins. You can now use a physical security key as hardware-based two-factor authentication to securely log into a remote system via SSH protocol.

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PuTTY Releases Important Software Update to Patch 8 High-Severity Flaws

The popular SSH client program PuTTY has released the latest version of its software that includes security patches for 8 high-severity security vulnerabilities.

PuTTY is one of the most popular and widely used open-source client-side programs that al… Continue reading PuTTY Releases Important Software Update to Patch 8 High-Severity Flaws