Android Authority

This is the best cross-platform 2FA app I’ve used — and you should try it too

When a sizeable chunk of online attacks involves weak passwords and unauthorized account access, second-factor authentication (2FA) is one of those magic bullets that can save your digital life from ...
Bleeping Computer

Twilio will ditch its Authy desktop 2FA app in August, goes mobile only

The Authy desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux will be discontinued in August 2024, with the company recommending users switch to a mobile version of the two-factor authentication (2FA) app.
The Verge

Google is changing how you set up 2FA

You no longer need to enter your phone number to enable two-factor authentication. You no longer need to enter your phone number to enable two-factor authentication ...
Android Authority

Google gives you more control with updated 2FA setup process

Google’s updated 2FA setup no longer requires a phone number by default. Users can set up 2FA directly with an authenticator app or hardware key, skipping SMS verification. Google has streamlined its ...
Wired

Google's Authenticator App Just Got a Handy New 2FA Tool

One of the most effective ways to stop your online accounts from being hacked is to turn on two-factor authentication. The security measure, often known as 2FA or multifactor authentication, requires ...
CoinTelegraph

What is two-factor authentication (2FA) and how to use it in crypto

Two-factor authentication is a security process that requires users to provide two distinct authentication factors to access an account. By introducing a second layer ...
Forbes

Google’s New 2FA Update Warning—Act Now, The Clock Is Ticking

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, Nov. 07, 2024: This story, originally published Nov.
Lifehacker

You Shouldn’t Use Your Phone Number for Two-Factor Authentication, Anyway

You should be using two-factor authentication (2FA) with each and every one of your accounts that allows it. You probably already do for at least some accounts, and ...
Hosted on MSN

Proton Authenticator is a new two-factor authentication app that's free

Proton, which is known for privacy-focused productivity tools, has launched a 2FA app called Proton Authenticator. This two-factor authentication adds a second layer of defence when logging into your ...
Bleeping Computer

Attackers Now Bypass App-Based MFA, Hardware Biometrics Stop Them

The rise of the Tycoon 2FA phishing kit should serve as a global warning siren for every enterprise. This is not a tool for elite hackers. This is a turnkey kit that anyone with a browser can use to ...
The New York Times

So You’re Locked Out of Your Two-Factor Authentication App. Don’t Panic.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a ...