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
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
Facebook adds hardware security key support for Android and iOSIt took a while but they're finally an option on mobile. By I. Bonifacic, 03.18.2021
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 will default to phone notifications for two-factor sign-insThey're more secure than SMS codes.By J. Fingas, 06.16.2020
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
Google slowly starts requiring two-factor authentication for Nest usersThe company will soon start enforcing the extra security measure it announced earlier this year.By M. Moon, 05.05.2020
Arlo will require two-step sign-ins for its smart home devicesIt's joining Nest and Ring in demanding tougher security measures.By J. Fingas, 03.09.2020
Ring now requires two-factor sign-ins for its home security devicesIt will also offer ways to limit data sharing with third parties.By J. Fingas, 02.18.2020
All Nest accounts will require extra sign-in security this springIt's insisting on two-factor authentication.By J. Fingas, 02.11.2020
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
$35 off coupon makes Google's Titan security keys almost freeSecurity keys can protect you from phishing for just the price of S&H.By R. Lawler, 12.10.2019
Now Twitter users can enable two-factor without linking a phone numberExtra security without reduced privacy.By R. Lawler, 11.21.2019
Google teams up with Yubico to build a USB-C Titan Security KeyWith USB-C connectivity, it'll work with everything but your iPhone and iPad.By I. Bonifacic, 10.14.2019
Twitter admits your phone number may have been used for targeting adsIt didn't share the phone numbers with advertisers.By J. Fingas, 10.08.2019