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Twitter does the two-step (authentication) dance

Twitter announced Wednesday that it is offering a form of two-step authentication for security-conscious users who want to make sure that their accounts are protected from unauthorized use. The new...

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Security Researcher Raises Concerns over Apple's Two-Step Authentication

CEO Vladimir Katalov of the security software company Elcomsoft has published a post on CrackPassword outlining where he believes Apple’s two-step authentication comes up short. While he admits that...

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Apple brings two-step verification to Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy,...

Apple has expanded its two-step authentication program for Apple IDs to six more countries. Users can add extra security to their accounts in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Spain. Two-step...

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Tumblr ups its security game with two-step authentication

Regular Tumblr users will be happy to hear that the service has now added two-step authentication to keep your accounts more secure. Wherever its available we'd always recommend using two-step...

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How to replace a lost iCloud recovery key

If you've [enabled two-step verification](for your iCloud account, you already know that if you ever forget your password, you'll need your iCloud recovery key in order to reset it. If you've lost the...

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Authy gets Notification Center widget

Two-factor authentication app Authy has been updated to version 17.0. You can now get your most important keys right in the Notification Center. Authy's Today widget will load up to five...

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Apple rolls out two-step verification to iMessage, FaceTime

Apple has rolled out two-step verification to the company's iMessage and FaceTime. That allows you to combine your password with a token to help protect your accounts from unauthorized access. That...

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How to set up two-factor authentication for iCloud

Keep your iCloud account secure with two-factor authentication. Most people use their Apple ID account not only for iCloud data, but to purchase content from iTunes and the App Store. That means that...

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Two-factor experts Authy purchased by Twilio

Authy, a company that specializes in security through two-factor authentication, has been purchased by cloud communication services company Twilio. The two companies have been working together since...

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How to set up two-factor authentication for Dropbox

Don't let your Dropbox account get compromised. Dropbox has become a valued repository for many people, yours truly included — folks keep writing, PDFs, photos, and more in the cloud-based storage...

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Two-factor authentication in iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan

With iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan, Apple is introducing system-wide two-factor authentication. The idea behind two-factor authentication is exactly what the name implies: Your password alone is no longer...

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Set up Apple's 2-factor authentication for Auto Unlock

How do you switch from Apple's two-step to two-factor authentication, how do you set it up, and how do you get verification codes? Here's what you need to know! Apple originally implemented two-step...

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Apps that use iCloud will require app-specific passwords starting June 15

Apps using iCloud will get a little harder to access, but a lot more secure. Apple has sent out a support email explaining that, starting June 15, third-party apps using iCloud to store data will...

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Apple will require users to switch to 2FA in iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra

When you upgrade to iOS 11 or macOS High Sierra, you will automatically be switched over to 2FA if you were on 2SV before. Apple will soon be requiring everyone with two-step verification (2SV) to...

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Major mobile carriers are working together on new authentication platform

SMS isn't the most secure authentication method, so AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon have joined forces to create a different one. If you're a mobile user who also has social media, email, or...

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How to set up two-factor authentication for Tumblr

Secure your Tumblr gifsets, memes, songs, and blogs with two-factor authentication. You may not keep security information or top-secret plans on your Tumblr account, but that doesn't mean it's not...

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How to set up two-factor authentication for Facebook

Protect your Facebook account from potential hacks with the company's two-factor authentication system. If you use Facebook, chances are there's a whole host of personal and semi-private information...

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How to set up two-factor authentication for your Skype account

Add an extra layer of protection to your Skype account by enabling two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication adds an extra factor (a generated code, in this case) to your login process, so...

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How to use Authy to manage two-factor authentication

Passwords are weak and often cracked. Two-factor authentication, which uses your phone number to send a secondary code you have to enter, is much stronger. I know first-hand how scary password hacks...

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Set up 2-step verification for Gmail

Don't lose your Google info or Gmail archives to a password hack. Set up two-step authentication to protect your most important assets. Not sure if two-factor authentication is important? Reports of...

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