We normally protect our online accounts using just a password. However, you’ve probably noticed of late, that when buy something online, you sometimes need to approve the transaction in your banking ...

Two-step and two-factor authentication are two types of enhanced security that Apple uses to keep your Apple ID account safe.

In today’s digital world, where personal data is constantly at risk, protecting your online accounts is more crucial than ever. While passwords have long been the first line of defense, they are no ...

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 ...

Two-factor authentication on Facebook adds an extra level of security to your social media account by connecting it with ...

A talented hacker might be able to easily crack the password for your bank account – especially if it falls under the easy-to-guess formula of your first name and last initial. However, if you have ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a great way to boost the security of your accounts. But even with that added layer of security, malicious actors are finding ways to break in. So-called adversary-in ...

We recently carried a story about a reader who had an e-wallet connected to her credit cards set up on a device not controlled by her. Her phone had been hacked and the one-time password (OTP) the ...