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 ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a vital security layer by requiring both your password and a second verification step—like a phone code or app prompt—before ...

Apple's two-factor authentication feature provides extra security for users' personal account information. Set-up of two-factor authentication differs depending on whether you're using an iPhone, iPad ...

Two-factor authentication on Instagram helps secure your account and information, and there are two ways to set it up. One way is to use your cell phone — register your phone number to receive a text ...

Elon Musk was right: Text messages are not the most secure way to protect your account. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is the lead consumer technology writer for The New York Times. Twitter recently ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. In a world plagued by cyber threats, it takes more than a strong password to protect your personal information. According ...

Mohammedia – Two-factor authentication has long been sold as a strong safety net for online accounts. The idea is simple: even if someone steals your password, they still can’t log in without a second ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Over the years, online security has gotten a lot better, with users across all kinds of applications being directed to do a lot more to ...

A group with alleged links to the Chinese government has been accused of hacking networks worldwide, but in a rare twist it’s said to be bypassing two-factor authentication in the process. The hack ...

Jay Brodsky is an Apple customer from California who has a bone to pick with the iPhone maker. He's not happy with the way the company handles two-factor authentication, being so displeased with ...