It seems that just about every social media platform requires users to utilize two-factor or multi-factor authentication when logging in. Even Apple added a 2FA feature for iPhone users to protect ...

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I have some concerns around the use of biometrics for online authentication. I know I’m not the only one, and my thoughts are probably not original, but I’m going to need some convincing before I ...

Two-factor authentication is a cornerstone of modern online security. Given how it works, you would think that it's foolproof and that it places an unbreakable lock on your accounts. It does, to some ...

Starting today, Twitter is disabling SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for all but paying users following a decision that, not unlike other recent moves by the social media giant, has been met ...

An extra step has been added to the verification process when using Google prompts. After tapping on “Yes, it’s me,” you’ll be asked for a fingerprint, PIN ...

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