Our present system of usernames and passwords is just not secure enough. How many of you use the same password on multiple sites? How many of you have a password that can be guessed based on one of ...

The internet has always been a place where you need to be careful about how and with whom you share your personal information. But as we live more of our lives online and more of the services upon ...

Does two-factor authentication need to be fixed? Tough criticisms heard this week from researchers about the effectiveness of two-factor authentication, especially as it’s used in its token form for ...

The idea behind 2FA is simple. You either have it enabled or you don't. You'd assume that enabled means that your account is safe. But it's only as strong as the method behind it. SMS-based codes ...

RBI has mandated two-factor authentication for all digital payments from April 2026, with guidelines allowing biometrics, ...

“Turn on two-factor authentication” is solid advice, and WIRED has repeated it for years. Doing so ensures that your password isn't the only line of defense against unauthorized access to your ...

RBI mandates two-factor authentication for digital payments by April 2026, with additional checks based on risk assessment.

Although SMS-based OTPs can be used for digital payment authentication, the RBI wants the payments ecosystem to leverage ...

While SMS OTPs will continue to be a valid option, the new rules encourage the adoption of alternative, more technologically ...

RBI releases directions on digital payment authentication, mandating two-factor security, risk checks, and cross-border transaction safeguards by April ...

Something to look forward to: Multi-factor authentication and two-factor authentication are increasingly common login methods for websites and internet services. Spotify still doesn't provide an ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines for digital payment authentication, effective April 1, 2026, ...