Tag: twofactor
Authy kills its desktop app for two-factor authentication
This is the end for the Authy desktop app. The service which offers its tool for double authentication will focus in the future on Android and iOS. The versions for…
What is two-factor authentication and why you should enable it
Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of protection when you log in to a site. After entering a password, you must prove that it is you. Double authentication, what is…
Windows 11 will make two-factor authentication faster
Merouan Goumiri February 14, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. 4 © Microsoft Good news for Windows 11 customers: Microsoft will soon roll out a new feature regarding two-factor authentication. While Windows…
How to set up two-factor authentication on your Facebook account?
Your Facebook account is a prime target for cybercriminals. You certainly don’t want a hacker to get hold of your personal information (date of birth, phone number and such) to…
My Instagram Account Was Hacked and Two-Factor Authentication Didn’t Help
After nearly 40 years in tech, what had to happen happened. One of my accounts has been hacked. Target ? My Instagram account. Although I am very active on social…
Security: GitHub will deploy two-factor authentication by 2023
GitHub introduces new rules regarding developers and two-factor authentication (2FA) security. On Wednesday, the Microsoft-owned code repository said changes would be made to existing authentication rules as part of “a…
Two-factor authentication on Discord: How to set it up
Whatever you discord with its many possibilities – with two-factor authentication your login becomes more secure. The free one Discord communication tool has been offering gamers the opportunity to communicate…
Google two-factor authentication: Now automatically activated
Many services use two-factor authentication, and it is now mandatory for Google accounts as well. GIGA explains how the two-step login works with Google. Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been mandatory…
GitHub adopts two-factor authentication on iOS and Android
GitHub announced that two-factor authentication will be available starting this week for all GitHub Mobile users on iOS and Android. In a blog post, Berk Veral of GitHub indicates that…
WhatsApp Desktop strengthens security with two-factor authentication
WhatsApp continues to focus on security for its popular messaging service. In the future, the meta company will offer the activation and management of two-factor authentication via PIN not only…
Tesla should really enforce two-factor authentication to protect its customers
Tesla offers two-factor authentication for its application allowing access to certain features of its cars. Problem ? It is optional. Do you own a Tesla car? So we can only…