6 Best Authenticator Apps for 2024
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 26, 2024
Authenticator apps provide an extra layer of security. Learn about the best authenticator apps to secure your online accounts and protect your privacy.
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Tech Republic Security
MARCH 26, 2024
Authenticator apps provide an extra layer of security. Learn about the best authenticator apps to secure your online accounts and protect your privacy.
Tech Republic
JUNE 6, 2022
Check out these features from Authy and Google Authenticator before deciding which authentication tool is best for you. The post Authy vs Google Authenticator: Two-factor authenticator comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.
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TechSpot
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Malwarebytes reports that attackers now use Punycode in Google Ads to make their URLs look even more authentic. A common tactic for getting people to download and install malware is to trick them into clicking a search ad disguised as the legit company that makes the desired software. Read Entire Article
Tech Republic
AUGUST 11, 2023
Looking for an alternative to Google Authenticator? Here's our comprehensive list covering the top competitors and alternatives to help you find your best fit.
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Tech Republic
JUNE 29, 2022
Tom Merritt shares the best alternatives to Google's two-factor authentication app. The post Top 5 alternatives to Google Authenticator appeared first on TechRepublic.
TechSpot
APRIL 25, 2023
Answering to "one major piece of feedback" that came from users over the years, Google has added a synchronization feature to its two-factor authentication app for Android and iOS. The latest version of Google Authenticator can backup one-time access codes (OTP) in the Google Account cloud storage, making managing and.
Tech Republic
JUNE 30, 2022
Tom Merritt shares the best alternatives to Google's two-factor authentication app. The post Top 5 alternatives to Google Authenticator appeared first on TechRepublic. Also check out the article at: [link].
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
If you migrated to a different iPhone or Android device and need to transfer Google Authenticator to the new hardware, follow these steps.
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 10, 2024
So, I was kind of excited when I got my hands on two cool things: a YubiKey 5 and a Google Titan security key. A quick intro to security keys: A security key can work in place of other forms of two-factor authentication such as receiving a code through SMS or pressing a button in an authentication app. That's so petty.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 19, 2022
The post Alternatives to facial recognition authentication appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn the problem with facial recognition as well as software and hardware alternatives to the technology.
IT Toolbox
JANUARY 9, 2024
The development came soon after Google made the switch from passwords to passkeys. The post Google Accounts Compromised by Hackers Without the Need for Passwords appeared first on Spiceworks.
TechSpot
APRIL 27, 2023
While cloud backups of OTP codes were one major piece of feedback from Google Authenticator users over the years, security researchers are asking said users to avoid enabling the new feature. At least for now, as the option is still lacking the additional protection layer that end-to-end encryption can provide. Read Entire Article
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
If you migrated to a different iPhone or Android device and need to transfer Google Authenticator to the new hardware, follow these steps.
The Verge
MAY 6, 2021
Image: Google. Google is about to take a pretty significant step that will help keep user accounts more secure: it’s going to enroll people in two-factor authentication by default. Once enabled, they’ll receive a prompt on their smartphone to verify that an attempted login with their Google account is legitimate.
TechSpot
MAY 26, 2020
Google is piloting a "new" voice authentication method for securing purchases made via its AI Assitant. It is also restricted to only confirming purchases made through Google Play and restaurant.
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is one of the best and easiest ways to keep your online accounts secure. They work by issuing an authentication code on your phone when somebody tries to access the account; if that person doesn’t have the code, they (or you) don’t get in. Different authentication apps handle this in different ways.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 26, 2023
Learn how easy it is to sign into your Google Account using the Smart Lock app on iPhone without needing two-factor authentication codes. The post How to use Google Smart Lock on iOS to lock down your Google Account appeared first on TechRepublic.
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, the need for a more secure and user-friendly authentication method has become paramount. This revolutionary authentication method does away with the need for users to memorize complex strings of characters. Enter passkeys, the heralds of a passwordless future.
The Verge
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
That’s the top-line finding four months into Google’s initiative to enroll users in two-factor authentication by default, detailed in a blog post to coincide with Safer Internet Day on February 8th. In the latest post, Google says it observed a 50 percent decrease in accounts being compromised among that test user group.
The Verge
OCTOBER 5, 2021
In May, Google announced plans to enable two-factor authentication (or two-step verification as it’s referring to the setup) by default to enable more security for many accounts. In 2018, Google said that only 10 percent of its active accounts were using two-factor authentication. Image: Google.
Venture Beast
MAY 5, 2022
Apple, Microsoft, and Google announce commitment to implementing passwordless authentication options for billions of users. Read More.
CTOvision
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
With the movement of our personal and business critical data to the ‘cloud’, and directed attacks on that data, many of us make use of stronger security through use two-factor authentication. I know everyone reading this has two-factor turned on for iCloud, Google Services, and DropBox! But using this two-factors can be a pain.
The Verge
JULY 16, 2021
992 of Google’s emoji designs are receiving tweaks. Image: Google. Google is tweaking 992 of its emoji designs to make them more “universal, accessible, and authentic,” the company announced today. They’re also coming to other Google platforms like Gmail, Chrome OS, Google Chat, and YouTube Live Chat this month.
Venture Beast
JULY 12, 2021
Google is officially rolling out support for email authentication specification BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) for Gmail. Read More.
TechSpot
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Fortunately, Google is solving that problem today: Google Authenticator on iOS has just received a sleek new dark theme and the ability to mass-transfer your 2FA account credentials to a fresh device. This should make the app far more comfortable to use at night, and help it catch up just.
GeekWire
AUGUST 30, 2023
Alexa and Google Assistant will be available simultaneously on Harman’s new JBL Authentics 200, 300, and 500 smart speakers. The combination will debut with the release of Harman’s new JBL Authentics 200, 300, and 500 smart speakers in September. Google is not listed among the more than 90 members of the initiative.
Forrester IT
AUGUST 2, 2018
link] From the license cost perspective moving away from SMS for example to Google Authenticator is minimal. Google publishes guides on how to do this [link] From the technical support perspective the process is marginally more expensive […].
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Google Authenticator users on iOS are finally getting a useful security update that their comrades on Android got months ago. Read more.
The Verge
JULY 12, 2021
Authenticated brand logos in Gmail, a security feature that was first announced last July , will be rolling out over the coming weeks, Google announced on Monday. The feature is enabled by the Brand Indicators for Message Identification ( BIMI ) standard, which Google joined the working group for in 2019.
IT Toolbox
AUGUST 28, 2023
BIMI upholds domain-based message authentication, reporting, and conformance (DMARC) to build trust in your emails. The post Google’s BIMI Can Enhance Trust and Bolster Your Brand appeared first on Spiceworks.
Gizmodo
JULY 22, 2020
As part of a series of security updates to G Suite announced this week, Google says it’s piloting a new standard for email authentication that will display a company or brand icon next to email that Google has verified as legit—a measure that may help curb phishing and other malicious activity from bad actors. Read more.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 5, 2022
Adopting a new authentication method from the FIDO Alliance, the three major OS vendors will let you use encrypted credentials stored on your phone to automatically sign you into your online accounts. The post Google, Apple, Microsoft promise end to passwords, courtesy of your mobile phone appeared first on TechRepublic.
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 17, 2022
In my last column for CIO.com , I outlined some of the cybersecurity issues around user authentication for verification of consumer and business accounts. . FIDO as an industry initiative was set up a decade ago to standardize the need for strong authentication/password technologies. My kids could have used (and abused) my accounts.
Tech Republic Cloud
DECEMBER 14, 2020
A major outage took down multiple Google websites and services including Gmail, Youtube and Nest on Monday December 14, 2020.
CIO Business Intelligence
JANUARY 31, 2023
Here, I’ll share a few tips to help you uncover your authentic leadership style. If you can answer these questions, you’ll be on your way to uncovering your authentic style. And it creates a positive feedback loop, where your honesty helps others feel safe being their authentic selves, too. What are your values? IT Leadership
TechSpot
JUNE 29, 2022
For one, you do have to give up a little of your privacy when using these authentication services, but earlier this month, we showed you how to revoke permissions to. While SSO options offer the convenience of not creating yet another username and password to remember, they do have drawbacks.
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 24, 2022
They may have a built-in user store supporting password authentication, for example. In response to cloud-based customer experiences, more focus has shifted to authentication. Modern authentication systems tend to be built around the FIDO standards of Web Authentication (WebAuthn) and Client-to-Authenticator Protocol (CTAP).
Gizmodo
MARCH 16, 2021
Accidentally deleting your Google Authenticator app is a nightmare. The app, which generates one-time codes for many websites, is usually your key to many major email services, including Gmail, domain name services like Namecheap, and even banking services. If you forget to move these codes over to a new phone when… Read more.
Gizmodo
MAY 6, 2021
Security experts have been banging the drum about password managers and enabling two-factor authentication for what seems like an eternity. Well, Google’s not having it anymore. Probably because year after year , hordes of you keep using “123456" and “password” to secure your s**t online. So long as you provide a… Read more.
Venture Beast
AUGUST 4, 2021
Google has consolidated several of its identity and authentication APIs under a single SDK called Google Identity Services. Read More.
TechSpot
MAY 4, 2023
BIMI requires senders to use strong authentication with DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) and verify their brand logo "with a VMC, issued. Read Entire Article
The Verge
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Google is rolling out a new update for its two-factor authentication prompt on Android, which adds support for dark mode (along with a new Material Design-style look), via 9to5Google. The old (left) and new (right) two-factor authentication prompts on Android. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Image: 9to5Google.
TechSpot
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Google says it checks the security of 1 billion passwords daily to protect users against hackers. Still, a bit of social engineering and reusing the same password across multiple websites do their part in making a hacker’s job slightly easier, not to mention the atrocious choice of passwords themselves.
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