Ratings / Hardware
YubiKey
Sovereign
Rating 5 / 5 · Sovereign — Data stays local. Best class.
Claim evaluated
YubiKey is a physical cryptographic security key that executes authentication operations entirely on-chip within its secure element. The hardware has zero network capabilities, does not contain tracking firmware, and does not require a cloud connection to function. Rigorous third
Analysis
YubiKey is a physical cryptographic security key that executes authentication operations entirely on-chip within its secure element. The hardware has zero network capabilities, does not contain tracking firmware, and does not require a cloud connection to function. Rigorous third-party testing for its FIPS 140-2 certification in 2023 verified that its cryptographic keys are physically un-extractable, ensuring absolute sovereign possession.
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Rating IDark_intel_7dd26f94
SubjectYubiKey
CategoryHardware
VerdictSecure — green
Beacon stateSovereign
Analyzed2026-06-07
AnalystHecTec Labs · Embassy reconnaissance (Gemini grounded search)
ApprovalManual review before publication
Data basisPublicly reported information only
Claim framingOpinion based on cited sources, not a statement of intent
Ingest originlocal_embassy
Content fingerprinta2bdbe9d3a304310ac217b2fceeb3bfbf49e35d76f1db69605f207b1daa8acd7
Integrity proofNone recorded — published before ratings were cryptographically attested (2026-10-03)
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