Hackers gained access to the Authy Android app database and “were able to identify data associated with [accounts], including phone numbers,” according to a July 1 security alert post issued by the ...

I have long encouraged the use of two-factor authentication (2FA) or two-step verification (2SV) with online accounts whenever possible (for more about the difference, see “Two-Factor Authentication, ...

Edgar writes evergreen articles for Android Police, which includes lists and guides to your favorite Android games and apps. After getting a degree in programming for Android OS, Edgar realized that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. A stealthy new Android attack has been confirmed that can ...

So the title summarizes it pretty well. I had a good run with my Pixel 5a, just over 2 years without issues. The black screen of death has caught up with me. I have a burner phone to use until I get a ...

This added security layer can be annoying but it can also protect you from hackers with only a few seconds of your time This article explains two-factor authentication and how to get verification apps ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a fantastic security measure, but not all 2FA is created equal. SMS-based 2FA is by far the least secure authentication option, and yet, far too many companies use ...

You'll soon see a big change in how your Gmail account is secured and your two-factor authenticated logins are handled. Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to ...

Late on Friday, Twitter announced a new policy that will remove text message two-factor authentication (2FA) from any account that won’t pay for it. In a blog post, Twitter said that it will only ...