Bitcoin Yubikey

MT.gox just sent me an email saying they were giving out free Yukibeys (horra!). Yubico’s Yubikey 2-Factor authentication adds an extra layer of security on mt.gox accounts.

For those who don’t know, the YubiKey is a special USB device that provides strong two-factor authentication, -combing a standard “strong password” in conjunction with a physical device that generates an encrypted One Time Password- Yubikeys are as easy to use as inserting a USB Thumb drive into your computer, and pressing a button! The device is waterproof, battery-free, weighs just 3 grams and 3mm thin (perfect for a keychain; they even added a hole for it!). A stunningly practical use case for the device is for users who are using a shared computer or need to constantly jump from one PC/Mac to another; owning a Yubikey will eliminate the risk if your password stolen or leaked online *cough* and will add an irreplaceable layer of security to your data. Oh, and your bitcoins!

What are you waiting for ? Grab your free Free Yubikeys from Mt.gox now (normally $29.90 USD).

To receive your free yubikey, you just need to login on mtgox.com, click Security Center in the menu. Then, click Add New under the Yubikey menu. Choose if you want either a yubikey with our logo or not, and on the next page, enter the following code: 2012-4CZ5-EHSB-JZ4. Code expires 1 Oct 2012.

Mt.Gox offers a unique service, facilitating the exchange of Bitcoins between users globally in the currency of their choice. Multiple currency markets allow users to purchase and resell their Bitcoins in up to 16 different currencies, along with the ability to securely store Bitcoins in a virtual “vault” for safe keeping.