When the Feds decide you need better security New requirements for accessing the Criminal Justice Information System database require two-factor authentication, and if you’re in law enforcement, CJIS ...

Many apps today ask for a code after you enter your password. Sometimes this is called OTP, and sometimes Two-Factor ...

Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Google, Apple, Microsoft, and social platforms for stronger account security.

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 ...

Editor's note: TrustDefender has since withdrawn its claims that the two-factor authentication system is vulnerable. Read ZDNet Australia's update on this issue for more details. Two-factor ...

Dropbox is rolling out stronger security to protect data stored in the cloud. Following in Google’s footsteps, Dropbox is enhancing account security with optional two-factor authentication. Dropbox is ...

Previously, users could enable 2FA but lacked the option to define the secondary verification method upfront. This update rectifies that by allowing users to choose a second-factor method – such as ...

It's just not safe.

You can now secure your Facebook account with two-factor authentication without handing over your phone number. The social network now works alongside apps like Google Authenticator, Duo Security, and ...

Two-factor authentication has been a cornerstone of security in today’s day and age. Almost all social media platforms use this mode of verification to ensure the security of the user. However, for ...