Reset PIN for Yubikey after 3 failed attempts

When using a Yubikey as a GPG card, entering the wrong PIN multiple times will result in a disabled state. You can unblock the Yubikey by using the admin PIN.

$ gpg --edit-card
gpg/card> admin
Admin commands are allowed

gpg/card> passwd
gpg: OpenPGP card no. D2760001240102010006096610530000 detected

1 - change PIN
2 - unblock PIN
3 - change Admin PIN
4 - set the Reset Code
Q - quit

Your selection? 2

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