Lightning-compatible YubiKey 5Ci could secure your iPhone loginsIt also has a USB-C port for when you need to use an Android device or computer instead. By I. Bonifacic, 08.20.2019
How a trivial cell phone hack is ruining livesThis is a personal security red alert.By V. Blue, 06.28.2019
Instagram's app-based two-factor authentication is available nowNo more having to use a text message.By J. Fingas, 10.09.2018
Facebook’s two-factor ad practices give middle finger to infosecUsing our security information for commercial purposes ought to be illegal.By V. Blue, 10.05.2018
Facebook admits using two-factor phone numbers to target adsSurprise, surprise.By S. Shah, 09.28.2018
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
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
Epic uses a free 'Fortnite' dance to encourage two-factor authenticationMake criminals take the L.By R. Lawler, 08.23.2018
Twitter adds support for login verification with a USB keyYou can use a security key instead of having a code sent to your phone.By M. Locklear, 06.26.2018
Frontier Communications' password bug lets anyone into your accountThe vulnerability renders two-factor protections useless.By M. Locklear, 06.08.2018
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
Google rumored to replace 2-factor with 'Advanced Protection' keysMade for VIPs, it could arrive as a response to last year's DNC hack.By R. Lawler, 09.29.2017
Facebook rebuffs Pakistan request to link accounts to phone numbersIt's more concerned with protecting rights than tackling fake users.By J. Fingas, 07.16.2017
SMS two-factor authentication isn't being bannedThis week's column has been brought to you by fact-checking.By V. Blue, 07.29.2016
iOS users report Apple ID lockouts (update: temporary fix)It's a particular problem if you're using a beta, but password issues have affected others, too.By J. Fingas, 07.11.2016
Google Prompt streamlines two-step verificationAnd it now comes standard for Android users.By A. Dalton, 06.20.2016
Hacker hijacks @Deray by redirecting his Verizon phone numberTwo-factor authentication texts went to the hacker's phone instead, no password needed.By R. Lawler, 06.10.2016
PlayStation Network is adding two-factor sign-insIt'll be that much harder to hijack your PSN account.By J. Fingas, 04.20.2016