I have long encouraged the use of two-factor authentication (2FA) or two-step verification (2SV) with online accounts whenever possible (for more about the difference, see “Two-Factor Authentication, ...

First, download the Microsoft Authenticator app, which is available for iOS and Android, and log in. Select the Security tab, then on the next page you'll see an option to select Two-Factor ...

What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor ...

Multi-factor (MFA) authentication can boost account security, but you should be on the lookout for malicious prompts that give bad actors the codes they need to log in easily.

In “LastPass Publishes More Details about Its Data Breaches” (3 March 2023), I talked about how I decided to move my two-factor authentication (2FA) codes from Authy to 1Password and how the process ...

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 ...

Two-factor authentication adds a barrier between whoever's logging in and the account by requiring authentication in two ways, such as a computer and phone. This ...

Setting up two-factor authentication means having that extra layer of security when you log in from a new phone, tablet or computer, or from a new location the website doesn't recognise. Some websites ...

Google's two-factor authentication tool for Gmail has traditionally consisted of six-digit verification codes sent via SMS messages. Google is reportedly looking to replace the SMS authentication ...

While the first Android 15 developer preview was a bit underwhelming, new features still seem to be in the pipeline. One of those new additions may be the ability for Android to automatically hide ...

Two-factor authentication has been a cornerstone of security in today’s day and age. Almost all social media platforms use this mode of verification to ensure the security of the user. However, for ...