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Microsoft users can ditch password-based logins for phone sign-in 2FA

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Zeljka Zorz

Microsoft added a new feature to its authenticator app, allowing users to sign into their Microsoft account without having to enter their password. “With phone sign-in, we’re shifting the security burden from your memory to your device. Just add your account to the Android or iOS Microsoft Authenticator app, then enter your username as usual when signing in somewhere new,” Alex Simons, Director of Program Management at the Microsoft Identity Division, explained. “Instead of entering … More → Continue reading Microsoft users can ditch password-based logins for phone sign-in 2FA→

US lawmakers propose bill to stop warrantless phone searches at US border

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Zeljka Zorz

Four US Congressmen have introduced on Tuesday a new law aimed at protecting Americans from warrantless searches of their digital devices when they cross the US border. The Protecting Data at the Border Act is backed by Ron Wyden (D-Ore) and Rand Paul (R-Ky) in the US Senate, and Jared Polis (D-Colo) and Blake Farenthold (R-Texas) in the House of Representatives. “Accessing the digital contents of electronic equipment, accessing the digital contents of an online … More → Continue reading US lawmakers propose bill to stop warrantless phone searches at US border→

Facebook and GitHub test new account recovery option

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Zeljka Zorz

Facebook and GitHub have partnered to provide GitHub users who employ two-factor authentication an easier way to recover access to their account in case they get locked out of it. Users may lose their phone or U2F key, or change phones without re-enrolling, and they lose access to the account. “Currently, if you lose the ability to authenticate with your phone or token, you have to prove account ownership before we can disable two-factor authentication. … More → Continue reading Facebook and GitHub test new account recovery option→

Facebook gets physical for safer logins

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Zeljka Zorz

Facebook has been offering the two factor authentication login option for a while now, and is now trying to make its use easier than ever before. “Most people get their security code for login approvals from a text message (SMS) or by using the Facebook app to generate the code directly on their phone. These options work pretty well for most people and in most circumstances, but SMS isn’t always reliable and having a phone … More → Continue reading Facebook gets physical for safer logins→

Android users to be warned of suspect Google account activity in real-time

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Zeljka Zorz

Android users will soon enjoy an additional security layer that will allow them to quickly discover that their Google account might have been compromised. The feature will be slowly rolled out to all users in a week or two, and takes the form of native Android notifications that will be pushed to the user – on multiple devices – each time a new device is added to their Google account or a new security event … More → Continue reading Android users to be warned of suspect Google account activity in real-time→

UK banks ramp up account security with voice recognition tech

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Zeljka Zorz

British banking and financial services multinational Barclays has announced that it is introducing voice recognition technology for all personal banking customers, so that they can easily identify and verify themselves and gain access to their accounts when using Barclays’ telephone banking service. “In order to register for Voice Security, customers must call Barclays telephone banking service, which will start the process of creating their voice print. Once Barclays has collected a sufficient voice print over … More → Continue reading UK banks ramp up account security with voice recognition tech→

GoToMyPC remote desktop service resets all passwords in wake of attack

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Zeljka Zorz

GoToMyPC, a remote computer administration service offered by Citrix, has forced a password reset for all customers in the wake of what they call a “very sophisticated password attack.” “Effective immediately, you will be required to reset your GoToMyPC password before you can login again,” the company told customers via email on Sunday, and advised them to use their regular GoToMyPC login link to reset the password, or go through the “Forgot Password” link located … More → Continue reading GoToMyPC remote desktop service resets all passwords in wake of attack→