One-time SMS codes are widely used as the second checkpoint in two-factor authentication (2FA) to sign into everything from banking apps to email accounts. As I've written before, though, SMS is one ...

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 ...

Mohammedia – Two-factor authentication has long been sold as a strong safety net for online accounts. The idea is simple: even if someone steals your password, they still can’t log in without a second ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cerberus, a malware strain targeting Android devices, is now able steal one-time passcodes generated through the Google Authenticator app, security researchers have claimed. Launched in a bid to ...

In the age of increasing digital threats, securing sensitive data and systems is more crucial than ever. For Linux users, whether they are managing personal projects or securing enterprise servers, ...

Hackers have developed a phishing kit capable of bypassing two-factor authentication systems, previously considered to be one of the most secure ways of protecting access to online accounts.

These vulnerabilities affect the iPhone's CoreAudio and Pointer Authentication systems, allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive data. UIDAI has unveiled a revamped ...

Ask Josh Alexander, CEO of authentication company Toopher, how you'd go about hacking Twitter now that two-factor authentication is in place. He'll tell you that you do it exactly the same way you did ...