Instagram's app-based two-factor authentication is available nowNo more having to use a text message.By J. Fingas, 10.09.2018
Ubisoft rewards two-factor use with free 'Rainbow Six: Siege' skinLock down your account and boast about it in the process.By J. Fingas, 09.05.2018
Google’s $50 Titan security keys are now available in the USYou no longer have to be a cloud customer to get one.By M. Locklear, 08.30.2018
Instagram displays more info to prove popular accounts are legitYou can also use apps for two-factor authentication instead of texts.By J. Fingas, 08.28.2018
Facebook won't require a phone number for two-factor authenticationNow you can use Google Authenticator and Duo, too. By T. Seppala, 05.23.2018
Facebook: Two-factor authentication spam was caused by a bugThe social network promises to roll out a fix in the next few days. By M. Moon, 02.16.2018
Uber security flaw compromised two-factor authenticationIt isn't much of a security measure if there's a workaround.By J. Fingas, 01.22.2018
LastPass fixes fingerprint security flaw in its Authenticator appIf you use the Android app, you'll want to update right now.By R. LeFebvre, 12.28.2017
Twitter two-factor authentication can work solely via third-party appsYou no longer need to offer text messaging to get into your account.By J. Fingas, 12.20.2017
Bank of America is adding two-factor fingerprint authenticationBut only for users with the appropriate hardware.By D. Lumb, 10.23.2017
Nintendo rolls out two-step authentication for online accountsIt works through the Google Authenticator app.By D. Lumb, 09.22.2017
US carriers partner on a better mobile authentication systemAT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon formed a taskforce to create a new open standard.By S. Dent, 09.08.2017
Google will nudge SMS two-factor users to try its way insteadGoogle's push notifications avoid many phishing and hijacking pitfalls.By R. Lawler, 07.14.2017
Pinterest enables two-factor authentication for all usersThey're also making it easier to see what devices are logged into your account.By S. Krishna, 06.27.2017
LastPass will store two-factor codes alongside your passwordsHey, that's pretty handy. By T. Seppala, 05.19.2017
Instagram will start blurring 'sensitive' photos in your feedTwo-factor authentication is also rolling out to everyone today.By N. Ingraham, 03.23.2017
A security expert's guide for digital domestic violence victims'Every strategy is written for accessibility.'By T. Seppala, 03.22.2017
WhatsApp offers two-step verification to everyoneProtect your account with a six-digit passcode.By N. Summers, 02.10.2017
Facebook offers extra security with USB key supportInstead of a code, you can plug in a stick like YubiKey to prove it's really you.By N. Summers, 01.26.2017
Whatsapp starts rolling out two-factor authenticationBeta Android users should see it now.By N. Ingraham, 11.11.2016