Have you ever heard about Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? Maybe not, but chances are you’ve been using it without even knowing. You see, MFA in the eyes of many is viewed as the gold standard for ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Hackers often exploit reused passwords, gaining access to multiple accounts if just one is compromised. To stay safe, use strong, unique passwords for every account and change them regularly. However, ...

The digital landscape is ever-evolving, as are the tactics employed by cybercriminals seeking unauthorized access to valuable information held within. In response, organizations across most industries ...

Using two or more different forms of identification to authenticate a user. The common single-factor method employs one password. For more security, multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds at least one ...

I was given the opportunity to review a book from the widely read “for dummies” series, on the topic of multi-factor authentication. This book is aimed at IT administrators, engineers, project ...

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 ...

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) significantly strengthens cryptocurrency security by requiring multiple forms of verification. Implementing MFA for cryptocurrency is crucial for protecting exchanges ...

NIS2 puts identity and access controls under the spotlight, with weak passwords and poor authentication now a compliance risk. Specops Software explains how to align password policies and MFA with ...

Multi-factor authentication requires users to present two or more pieces of evidence to prove their identity, such as a password and a one-time code sent to an ...

Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 — Microsoft says that multi-factor authentication blocks 99% of account hacks.

For Valorant players, the Riot Mobile Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds another layer of security to keep their accounts safe. Riot Games promises it as a hassle-free way of logging in to your ...