In the past, access to online accounts relied only on something you know, your password. Unfortunately, the bad guys use methods like phishing to try to expose your passwords, then login to your ...

In a season crowded with novelty gadgets and one-hit wonders, a Leatherman multi-tool stands out for its timeless value. Give a high-quality multi-tool and you’ll see both instant joy and long-term ...

Everyone knows what a password is. But we can’t say the same for two-factor authentication or passkeys, which is a shame because these two security features dramatically boost the safety of your ...

Android devices are vulnerable to a new attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication codes, location timelines, and other private data in less than 30 seconds. The new attack, named ...

Starting Oct. 7, CU Boulder will begin using Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) system to better protect your account. It works a lot like Duo, which you already use to log in to the ...

With hackers looking for any way they can to gain access to your personal information via every form of phishing scheme, it's critical to take every precaution to protect your data. Multi-factor (MFA) ...

Today’s Google Messages beta introduces a small bug that has you seeing two identical icons for the Android app. After installing beta version 20250811_03_RC00 today, you will see a pair of “Messages” ...

Proton today launched Proton Authenticator, a free two-factor authentication app available across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux. The open-source app generates ...

Privacy-focused productivity tool company Proton released a new authenticator app today, allowing users to log in to services using dynamically generated two-factor ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

When a sizeable chunk of online attacks involves weak passwords and unauthorized account access, second-factor authentication (2FA) is one of those magic bullets that can save your digital life from ...

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, ...