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

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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Google Authenticator Gets Major Upgrade with Account Sync

Google has finally addressed one of the major issues with its Authenticator app on Android and iPhone, and it’s given the app a new icon too.
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GitHub rolling out two-factor authentication to millions of users

Over the next nine months, the largest internet hosting service for software development and collaboration will make all code contributors add another layer of electronic evidence to their accounts.
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GitHub to introduce mandatory 2FA authentication starting March 13

Starting March 13, GitHub will gradually introduce the 2FA enrollment requirement to groups of developers and administrators, beginning with smaller groups. This measured approach allows the platform to ensure successful onboarding and make necessary a… Continue reading GitHub to introduce mandatory 2FA authentication starting March 13

Beware rogue 2FA apps in App Store and Google Play – don’t get hacked!

Even in Apple’s and Google’s “walled gardens”, there are plenty of 2FA apps that are either dangerously incompetent, or unrepentantly malicious. (Or perhaps both.) Continue reading Beware rogue 2FA apps in App Store and Google Play – don’t get hacked!