Instagram became the latest in a long line of services over the years to offer users two-factor authentication.
Tag Archives: 2FA
Delegated Recovery: Facebook gives its security a boost
Traditional 2-factor authentication (2FA) is all about your phone or a physical token. But what happens when you lose your mobile phone or the physical token? Then you’ll have to contact Customer Service and the troubles will start as you work to get account access again. Now there is a new option. Facebook has a smart way to […]
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Facebook Touts ‘Safer’ Security Key Login
Facebook is letting users tie a physical security key to their account as an added layer of security.
Outlook Web Access Two-Factor Authentication Bypass Exists
Two-factor authentication protecting Outlook Web Access and Office 365 portals can be bypassed-and the situation likely cannot be fixed, a researcher has disclosed.
Joomla Update Fixes Two Critical Issues, 2FA Error
Joomla fixed two critical issues in the content management system and is strongly encouraging users to update their sites immediately.
Threatpost News Wrap, July 29, 2016
Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week, including a wireless keyboard vulnerability – KeySniffer, NIST’s statement on 2FA, a LastPass remote compromise bug, and a new Tor paper.
NIST Recommends SMS Two-Factor Authentication Deprecation
The U.S. National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) said SMS-based two factor authentication would soon be deprecated.
Star Wars: A New Hope – 5 information security lessons
If you are looking to boost your cybersecurity prowess, then make some time for the first Star Wars film, A New Hope. You’d be surprised at what this hugely popular and successful movie has to offer.
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Back to university: cybersecurity now a major concern in higher education
Cybersecurity in higher education was top of mind and top of the agenda at the latest Campus Technology conference, in Boston.
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Must-know security tips for non-technical fathers
Few people’s idea of a relaxing Father’s Day involves getting to grips with IT security, but scammers typically target the holidays to catch out consumers.
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