Category Archives: 2fa

Microsoft Quietly Improved Authenticator Security to Thwart MFA Fatigue Attacks

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Microsoft today reported that it finished rolling out a new feature for its Authenticator app in September, improving its security.
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After hackers distribute malware in game updates, Steam adds SMS-based security check for developers

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Valve, the company behind the Steam video game platform, has announced a new security feature after multiple reports of game updates being poisoned with malware.

But have they chosen the best way to protect developers’ accounts?

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Hackaday Prize 2023: Sleek Macro Pad Makes 2FA a Little Easier

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We all know the drill when it comes to online security — something you know, and something you have. But when the “something you have” is a two-factor token in …read more Continue reading Hackaday Prize 2023: Sleek Macro Pad Makes 2FA a Little Easier→

Online Identities, Passwords, and Passkeys, Oh My (Premium)

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I’ve been using a Google Workspace account—paul@thurrott.com—as my primary online identity since before we launched Thurrott.com, and for the most part, I don’t have any major complaints. But there has long been one major downside to this account t… Continue reading Online Identities, Passwords, and Passkeys, Oh My (Premium)→

Google’s 2FA app update lacks end-to-end encryption, researchers find

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Data synced between devices with the new Google Authenticator app update could be viewed by third parties. Google says the app works as planned. 
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