Google adds account synchronisation to its 2FA authenticator app
The update aims to help users recover their credentials if a device is lost or stolen.
This week Google announced an important update to Google Authenticator, its multi-factor authentication app. The update is in response to user feedback that identified a need to help users avoid losing access... Read more
Zoom adds two-factor authentication to its mobile and desktop apps
Zoom is now adding 2FA (two-factor authentication) to its desktop and mobile apps, giving users the option of extra security that goes beyond just the password. In a blog post, the company said that users could turn on the additional feature, straight from Zoom's dashboard.
This is not the first... Read more
Dutch researchers discover malware strain that bypasses Authenticator
The use of two-factor authentication is pushed by security firm as one of the better methods for users to monitor their login details, but researchers have uncovered a vulnerability. A new version of the malware Cerberus could pick up and use the codes generated by Google Authenticator.
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