In “Two-Factor Authentication, Two-Step Verification, and 1Password” (10 July 2023), I explained that for true two-factor authentication, you needed to acquire your time-based one-time password (TOTP) ...

If you buy a new iPhone to replace your existing one and you use the Google Authenticator app to access online accounts protected by two-factor authentication (2FA), you should transfer those accounts ...

Authenticator apps are increasing in adoption as they add another layer of security to user identity verification. An ITRC study found that more than 1.35 billion individuals had their personal data ...

In a world riddled with data breaches, having a strong password isn’t always enough to keep your personal and financial information safe. That’s why security experts recommend safeguarding your ...

We’re all storing more information on our mobile devices than ever before, and many of us regularly use smartphones and tablets to perform sensitive operations, such as making in-app payments. When ...

How to use the Microsoft Authenticator app on an Apple Watch Your email has been sent You can turn to your trusty Apple Watch to log into websites that use your ...

As passwords routinely fail to protect users, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is fast emerging as the new gold standard of cybersecurity. By adding extra layers of protection, MFA is able to block ...

Your Microsoft or non-Microsoft-related accounts include content that’s important to you. So, finding yourself suddenly locked can be incredibly frustrating. Even more so when the account has your ...

Discover how passwordless login works and why it's transforming authentication technology. Learn its benefits, security advantages, and impact on the future of digital access.

For example, if most of your traffic comes from mobile devices, consider using push notifications for logins. However, if your app or website asks users to share financial or other secure information, ...