u2f-useragent-adapter

Spoofs the browser's user agent during u2f authentication, to allow it to be used on sites that disable security key u2f, based on user agent.

The u2f-useragent-adapter Chrome extension helps users bypass restrictions imposed by websites that disable security key-based Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) authentication based on browser user agents. Many sites, such as Facebook, block U2F when the browser isn't identified as Chrome, prompting for alternate methods like TOTP codes. This extension spoofs your browser's user agent during U2F authentication, making your browser appear as Chrome. This allows seamless use of hardware security keys like Yubikeys to provide strong second-factor authentication without switching browsers. The extension maintains the security benefits of U2F while improving compatibility and user experience across sites with strict user agent checks.

By:
Firefox user 14699266
Daily users:
326 7
Rating:
5.00
(1)
Version:
1.1resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-26
Version code:
5733410
Creation date:
2019-03-16
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://www.facebook.com/checkpoint/*
Size:
10.83K
Email:
jh*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description ⏷
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
15 hours ago

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