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McAfee comes up with cure for password woes

by on31 December 2015


Just don’t drop it

IT colourful character John McAfee has just come up with an interesting new security device.

Everykey replaces your passwords and keys. When Everykey is close to your phone, laptop, tablet, house door, car door, or another access-controlled device, it unlocks that device. When you walk away, that device locks back down.

Everykey can also log you into your website accounts. If you lose your Everykey, you can remotely freeze it, so no one else can use it. Of course if you do lose it you have to freeze it fast or else someone might have access to everything.

McAfee, who is a 2016 presidential candidate, founder of McAfee Antivirus and Chief Evangelist for Everykey has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund production for the gizmo.
The campaign will end on January 10, 2016.

“When our team first conceptualized Everykey, security was a top priority,” McAfee comments. “That’s why we’ve built in military grade encryption and safety features like the ability to remotely freeze your Everykey if it’s lost or stolen.”

Everykey also stores a password keychain, which can be used to seamlessly log the user into their website accounts when they are within range of one of their devices.
In addition to the sleek Everykey, users have the option to accessorize with the Band or Key Ring Accessories. The accessory options enable versatility, allowing for Everykey to fit each user’s unique lifestyle.

Everykey CEO Chris Wentz added: “When we looked at the access control industry, we saw an outdated and insecure system. We wanted to build something that was more personal and convenient. Instead of carrying a bulky keychain and remembering a list of passwords, we want your access control to be something you don’t have to think about. That was our dream back when this was just a school project, and we’re making it a reality with Everykey!”

You can see it in action here

Last modified on 31 December 2015
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