Security Operations , AI/ML , Identity OpenAI enhances ChatGPT security with YubiKey partnership May 1, 2026 Share By SC Staff Per TechCrunch. OpenAI has launched Advanced Account Security, a new set of opt-in protections for ChatGPT users, in partnership with Yubico to combat phishing threats. OpenAI's new Advanced Account Security program, available to all ChatGPT users, includes a partnership with Yubico to integrate phishing-resistant security keys. The co-branded YubiKey C NFC and YubiKey C Nano can be linked to ChatGPT accounts, providing a hardware-based cryptographic identifier to prevent unauthorized access. This initiative targets highly-targeted individuals such as journalists, political dissidents, and elected officials, but is accessible to anyone seeking enhanced protection. The move addresses the growing threat of phishing attacks against AI chatbot users, where cybercriminals seek sensitive personal and enterprise data. This development aligns with a broader trend in the AI industry, with companies like Anthropic also focusing on cybersecurity. While security keys offer robust protection, users must be aware that losing the key could result in permanent loss of account access, as OpenAI cannot assist with recovery in such cases. Source: TechCrunch An In-Depth Guide to AI Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to use AI to better your security program. Learn More SC Staff Related Security Operations Lawmakers consider standalone critical infrastructure status for data centers SC Staff May 1, 2026 Lawmakers on the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection are considering whether data centers should be recognized as a distinct critical infrastructure sector. Security Operations Practice by Numbers fixes patient data exposure bug SC Staff May 1, 2026 A patient, Joseph R. Cox, discovered the vulnerability, which allowed any user with portal access to view other patients' documents, including personal information, medical histories, and photo identification. Security Operations 2 threat groups linked to The Com target critical infrastructure with data theft SC Staff May 1, 2026 These financially-motivated attackers, closely aligned with Scattered Spider, use voice-phishing and social engineering to breach victims' identity platforms and traverse SaaS environments, according to a report by CrowdStrike. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Basic Authentication Biometrics Blue Team Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) Countermeasure Cron Daemon Digital Certificate Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) Discretionary Access Control (DAC) You can skip this ad in 5 seconds