A system that uses two-factor authentication (2FA) requires two methods of verifying your identity before it accepts a login. The most frequent use of 2FA is for ...

A new digital supply chain attack has targeted popular open-source npm packages with at least two billion downloads per week. On Sept. 8, Josh Junon, a package maintainer whose account was at the ...

If a code shows up when you didn’t log in anywhere, someone is trying their luck with your account. Here are some signs to ...

Billions (No, that's not a typo, Billions with a capital B) of files were potentially compromised. If you thought Node Package Manager (npm), the Billions of downloads were potentially compromised ...

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 about mask mandates? Is it time to stop using 2FA short messaging service (SMS)? Is AI taking over the world? According to Merriam-Webster, skepticism is “an attitude of doubt or a disposition to ...

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Twitter has announced that it will no longer support SMS two-factor authentication unless you pay for a Twitter Blue subscription. However, there are more secure options for multi-factor ...

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So, on the strong recommendations of Ars and the forums back in the day, I had been using Authy, originally on Android/MacOS but recently on an iPhone and Windows 10. Then, of course, Authy stopped ...