01.22.18 Security Uber security flaw compromised two-factor authentication It isn't much of a security measure if there's a workaround. By J. Fingas, 01.22.18 save Save share
12.28.17 12.28.17 in Mobile LastPass fixes fingerprint security flaw in its Authenticator app If you use the Android app, you'll want to update right now. By R. LeFebvre, 12.28.17 save Save share View
12.20.17 12.20.17 in Internet Twitter two-factor authentication can work solely via third-party apps You no longer need to offer text messaging to get into your account. By J. Fingas, 12.20.17 save Save share View
09.29.17 09.29.17 in Security Google rumored to replace 2-factor with 'Advanced Protection' keys Made for VIPs, it could arrive as a response to last year's DNC hack. By R. Lawler, 09.29.17 save Save share View
07.16.17 07.16.17 in Internet Facebook rebuffs Pakistan request to link accounts to phone numbers It's more concerned with protecting rights than tackling fake users. By J. Fingas, 07.16.17 save Save share View
07.29.16 07.29.16 in Security SMS two-factor authentication isn't being banned This week's column has been brought to you by fact-checking. By V. Blue, 07.29.16 save Save share View
07.11.16 07.11.16 in Mobile 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, 07.11.16 save Save share View
06.20.16 06.20.16 in Internet Google Prompt streamlines two-step verification And it now comes standard for Android users. By A. Dalton, 06.20.16 save Save share View
06.10.16 06.10.16 in Security Hacker hijacks @Deray by redirecting his Verizon phone number Two-factor authentication texts went to the hacker's phone instead, no password needed. By R. Lawler, 06.10.16 save Save share View
04.20.16 04.20.16 in Security PlayStation Network is adding two-factor sign-ins It'll be that much harder to hijack your PSN account. By J. Fingas, 04.20.16 save Save share View
