[ad_1] It’s no secret that some countries have spied on their citizens through innocuous-looking apps, but one effort is more extensive than usual. Check Point Research has discovered (via ZDNet) that Rampant Kitten, an Iranian hacker group that has targeted the country’s political opponents for years, has developed Android malware focused on stealing two-factor authentication […]
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Zoom rolls out two-factor video call authentication for all accounts
[ad_1] Zoom has unveiled two-factor authentication (2FA) for all user accounts, to make it easier to prevent “zoombombing” and other security breaches. Once enabled, the system will require users to enter a one-time code from a mobile authenticator app, SMS or phone call. That in turn will block potential attackers from taking control of accounts […]
Google Authenticator for Android can finally move accounts between devices
[ad_1] Google hasn’t significantly tweaked Authenticator on Android for years (Android Police notes the last big upgrade was in 2017), but it’s about to get a much-needed refresh. The company is rolling out an update that, most notably, lets you transfer accounts between devices. You’ll now find an export/import tool that moves accounts by creating […]
Apple engineers propose a way to make using two-factor texts easier
[ad_1] The proposal has two main objectives. The first is to come up with a way for OTP messages to be associated with a URL: this can be done easily enough by including the login URL within the message itself. The second is to standardize the format of two-factor authentication (2FA) and OTP messages so […]
Google makes it easier to sign up for advanced hacking protection
[ad_1] As before, the sign-in requires a Bluetooth connection between the ‘key’ and sign-in device in order to thwart remote account hijacks. You can register a backup key as a safeguard in case you lose your phone. Advanced Protection was primarily designed for political figures, celebrities, journalists and others who are more likely to be […]
Your iPhone now serves as a Google security key
[ad_1] You no longer need Android to use your phone as a Google security key. Google has updated Smart Lock for iOS to let you use your device’s “built-in security key” — that is, the Secure Enclave built into every iOS device with Touch ID or Face ID. From then on, you’ll just need your […]
Now Twitter users can enable two-factor without linking a phone number
[ad_1] Twitter has finally made a change users have been waiting a long time to see. No, it’s not editable tweets, but as of today everyone can enable two-factor authentication on their account without linking a phone number. While SMS-based two-factor can be a fallback for people who lose access to code-generating devices or don’t […]