Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a method that allows users to gain access to their accounts and devices by presenting two separate and distinct forms of identification. A common form of second ...
(NewsNation) — The FBI is warning Americans to stop relying on text messages for two-factor authentication in the wake of a major network hack that could expose unencrypted messages to cybercriminals.
This security feature might not be so secure after all. Apple and Android users have been urged to stop receiving two-factor authentication codes via text after government officials revealed a massive ...
Modern phishing has changed a lot in the past decade or so. The most sophisticated attacks — the ones that usually hit the headlines in the form of major breaches — come with a host of anti-analysis ...
What exactly is two-factor authentication and how do I use it? In my previous post, I outlined the steps everyone should take to protect themselves from password thieves that included using two-factor ...
Hackers often exploit reused passwords, gaining access to multiple accounts if just one is compromised. To stay safe, use strong, unique passwords for every account and change them regularly. However, ...