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 **New!** [drduh/Purse](https://github.com/drduh/Purse) is a password manager which uses GPG and YubiKey.
 
+**Security Note**: If you followed this guide before Jan 2021, your PUK (Pin Unblock Key) may be set to its default value of `12345678`. An attacker can use this to reset your PIN and use your Yubikey. Please see the [Change PUK](#change-puk) section for details on how to change your PUK.
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 If you have a comment or suggestion, please open an [Issue](https://github.com/drduh/YubiKey-Guide/issues) on GitHub.
 
 - [Purchase](#purchase)