Google Authenticator finally syncs one-time codes in the cloudYou won't be locked out if you lose your device.By J. Fingas, 04.24.2023
Twitter’s 2FA paywall is a good opportunity to upgrade your security practicesThe platform could become less secure — but that doesn't mean you have to be.By K. Malone, 02.22.2023
Twitter appears to be blocking Google Voice numbers from SMS authenticationThe change arrived around the time CEO Elon Musk blocked 30 mobile carriers from the platform.By W. Shanklin, 12.21.2022
Google says default 2FA cut account breaches in halfOn top of this, the company will soon let you try account-level safe browsing.By J. Fingas, 02.08.2022
Here's why your Apple two-factor texts include strange tagsThe move helps thwart phishing attacks.By J. Fingas, 01.31.2022
Coinbase mistakenly told 125,000 users their 2FA settings had changedThe error reportedly prompted at least one person to sell their crypto holdings.By K. Holt, 08.30.2021
Instagram's Security Checkup will help users secure their accounts after a hackThe company is also adding support for WhatsApp two-factor authentication.By I. Bonifacic, 07.13.2021
Google is turning on two-factor authentication by defaultYou'll only need to tap a prompt to confirm your identity.By K. Holt, 05.06.2021
Dodge's 2FA security update for muscle cars will slow thieves to a crawlPutting a PIN on your Charger or Challenger limits anyone else to idle speed.By R. Lawler, 03.24.2021
Facebook inexplicably logs out iPhone usersIt's not just you -- Facebook seemingly logged out everyone's iPhone on Friday night.By R. Lawler, 01.23.2021
Iranian hackers' Android malware spies on dissidents by stealing 2FA codesIt also grabbed contacts, messages and voice conversations.By J. Fingas, 09.20.2020
Zoom rolls out two-factor authentication for all accountsIt can send codes using Google and other authenticators or via an SMS or call.By S. Dent, 09.11.2020
Google Authenticator for Android can finally move accounts between devicesGoogle has dragged its two-factor app into the modern era.By J. Fingas, 05.06.2020
Yubico is making it easier for businesses to buy its YubiKeysTwo new enterprise services will streamline the logistical challenges involved in the tech's adoption.By R. England, 02.04.2020
Apple engineers propose a way to make using two-factor texts easierA new standard would automate the process securely.By R. England, 01.31.2020
Google makes it easier to sign up for advanced hacking protectionHigh-profile hacking targets just need a modern smartphone.By J. Fingas, 01.15.2020
Your iPhone now serves as a Google security keySmart Lock for iOS could save you from carrying a fob around.By J. Fingas, 01.14.2020
Google blocks G Suite access for apps that only rely on usernames and passwordsYou'll have to switch to programs that use OAuth instead. By S. Dent, 12.17.2019
Now Twitter users can enable two-factor without linking a phone numberExtra security without reduced privacy.By R. Lawler, 11.21.2019
Facebook won't keep your two-factor phone number truly privateIf you're worried, use a two-factor app instead of a phone number.By D. Cooper, 03.04.2019