Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Broken by New & Simple Attack

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Broken by New & Simple Attack

App syncing across devices was poorly implemented and leads to attackers sneaking malicious apps on your phones

Instagram Adds Two-Factor Authentication to Make Hackers' Life More Difficult

Instagram Adds Two-Factor Authentication to Make Hackers' Life More Difficult

Feature is currently in testing, will be launched soon

Android.Bankosy Trojan Steals One-Time Passwords Sent to You via Voice Calls

Android.Bankosy Trojan Steals One-Time Passwords Sent to You via Voice Calls

Two-factor authentication is not what it used to be

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • December 25th, 2015
Australian Government Tells Users to Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication

Australian Government Tells Users to Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication

Australian government had good intentions, gave bad advice

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • November 18th, 2015
Countless Security Flaws in LastPass Allowed Attackers Access to User Passwords

Countless Security Flaws in LastPass Allowed Attackers Access to User Passwords

Several design flaws plague LastPass' overall security

PayPal Customer Support Fails Hard by Disabling User's Two-Factor Authentication via Twitter

PayPal Customer Support Fails Hard by Disabling User's Two-Factor Authentication via Twitter

No security questions asked, no identity confirmation, nothing to feel safe about. Just an epic blunder.

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 8th, 2015
InfoSec Researcher Bypasses PayPal Authentication System on Its Mobile Apps

InfoSec Researcher Bypasses PayPal Authentication System on Its Mobile Apps

Vulnerability still works even with 2FA turned on

Two-Factor Authentication Is Great, but Strong Passwords Are Still Needed

Two-Factor Authentication Is Great, but Strong Passwords Are Still Needed

Innovative authentication methods are still far away

Two-Factor Authentication for Apple Watch Available from Duo Security

Two-Factor Authentication for Apple Watch Available from Duo Security

Duo Mobile for Apple Watch comes with a password generator

Kendall Jenner’s Twitter Hack Exposes 10.2 Million Followers to Racy Messages

Kendall Jenner’s Twitter Hack Exposes 10.2 Million Followers to Racy Messages

Messages have been deleted, Twitter profiles suspended

Slack Hack Gets User Profiles Exposed, Deploys “Password Kill Switch” and 2FA

Slack Hack Gets User Profiles Exposed, Deploys “Password Kill Switch” and 2FA

Password reset action pushed to affected users

  • Apple
  • By Filip Truta
  • January 14th, 2015
Warning: iCloud Again Vulnerable to Hacks

Warning: iCloud Again Vulnerable to Hacks

Security expert demoes vulnerability several videos

83 Million JPMorgan Chase Customers Affected by Breach Due to Lack of Two-Factor Authentication

83 Million JPMorgan Chase Customers Affected by Breach Due to Lack of Two-Factor Authentication

Investigation started to determine cause of oversight

Too Few US Users Rely on Strong Security Practices

Too Few US Users Rely on Strong Security Practices

Two-factor authentication and VPN can prevent data theft

Google Chrome Adds Support for Physical Universal Second Factor Authentication

Google Chrome Adds Support for Physical Universal Second Factor Authentication

Security Key offers protection against phishing websites

ANZ Bank Customers Targeted by Phishing Campaign

ANZ Bank Customers Targeted by Phishing Campaign

Two-factor authentication prevents this type of fraud

Apple’s Spectacular Security Fail

Apple’s Spectacular Security Fail

Company could face legal repercussions and some user hate

 
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