6 Best Authenticator Apps for 2024
Authenticator apps provide an extra layer of security. Learn about the best authenticator apps to secure your online accounts and protect your privacy. Continue reading 6 Best Authenticator Apps for 2024
Category Archives: Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator to Get End-to-End Encryption Support
Last week, Google announced account synchronization support for its Authenticator…
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Google Authenticator Will Get End-to-End Encryption
Google confirmed that its recently updated Google Authenticator app will gain end-to-end encryption capabilities for its account syncing feature.
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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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Why 2FA is failing and what should be done about it
Jack Wallen details a recent hack and why he believes one aspect of two-factor authentication is part of the problem.
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Android phones transformed into anti-phishing security tokens
A new security feature allows users of Android 7 and later to use their smartphones to authenticate themselves to their Google accounts. Continue reading Android phones transformed into anti-phishing security tokens
Instagram’s New Security Tools are a Welcome Step, But Not Enough
Instagram users should soon have more secure options for protecting their accounts against Internet bad guys. On Tuesday, the Facebook-owned social network said it is in the process of rolling out support for third-party authentication apps. Unfo… Continue reading Instagram’s New Security Tools are a Welcome Step, But Not Enough
Definition of Multi-factor Authentication
With data breaches taking up headlines from Wired to the New York Times, it is now more important than ever to secure user identities. It is estimated that breaches will cost companies $2.1 trillion in 2019. That’s enough money to buy Apple—… Continue reading Definition of Multi-factor Authentication
Reddit Breach Highlights Limits of SMS-Based Authentication
Reddit.com today disclosed that a data breach exposed some internal data, as well as email addresses and passwords for some Reddit users. As Web site breaches go, this one doesn’t seem too severe. What’s interesting about the incident is that it showca… Continue reading Reddit Breach Highlights Limits of SMS-Based Authentication
Facebook 2FA no longer needs a phone number: here’s how to set it up
One more excuse for not using 2FA bites the dust. Continue reading Facebook 2FA no longer needs a phone number: here’s how to set it up