The Google Authenticator app used to store one-time access codes for account security now supports backups and syncing across devices using a Google Account, Google announced today. With Google ...

One of the most effective ways to stop your online accounts from being hacked is to turn on two-factor authentication. The security measure, often known as 2FA or multifactor authentication, requires ...

Google started rolling out version 7.0 of the Authenticator app, which overhauls its UI to fit its Material 3 design. The redesign adds two new features: Privacy ...

First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google Authenticator app and tap the plus sign. Record the 2FA code/key. Whenever you're ...

Attacks on private email accounts are on the rise, but a simple added security layer could help keep your personal messages safe from hackers. Gmail account holders can download the Google ...

You can move Google Authenticator to a new phone so that your new device can gain an additional level of security through two-step authentication. You can set up two-step authentication using the ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential for securing your accounts these days. It isn’t enough to have a password anymore. Between password leaks, and weak and reused passwords, it’s too easy for ...

Now, whenever you upgrade to a new phone, your one-time codes will be readily available once you’ve signed in to your Google account. IT employees must be crying tears of joy. Now, whenever you ...

The Google Authenticator isn't end-to-end encrypted, new tests show. This means that this security tool is not spared from security risks, and it might expose your personal information to outside ...

Scammers have found a new category of apps to target on mobile app stores: authenticator apps. As several websites caution against using SMS to receive login authentication codes, scammers have ...

Beyond just making social media venues safer, here's how to shift away from SMS-based two-factor authentications and secure your online life properly, by using Google Authenticator on your iPhone. Two ...