Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Google, Apple, Microsoft, and social platforms for stronger account security.

“Something you have” is your phone. An authenticator app merely confirms that you have your phone. In years past, a texted code was enough to confirm that you did, indeed, have your phone. Even though ...

Last month, a cybersecurity firm discovered the first-ever Android malware that came with the capability to steal the 2FA (two-factor authentication) codes generated by the Google Authenticator app.

Not all two-factor authentication systems, a.k.a. 2FA, are created equal and some, like SMS, are deemed insecure but still better than no 2FA at all. In lieu of ubiquitous biometrics, the easiest 2FA ...

Multi-factor authentication is an absolute must if you really want to add another layer of security to your online accounts. Even the popular password management tool LastPass is dealing with security ...

I used to recommend and use Google Authenticator for my 2SV (two-step verification) needs. But over the years, it was superseded by more advanced apps that do more and which make the security offered ...