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Two-Factor ( 2FA ) Authentication – Option – Text Message

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 Daniel Adeniji Account Password, Authentication ( Security ), Authenticator ( Google ), Authy, option ( Security - Authentication ), Security ( Technical ), Technical, TechRepublic, text ( Security - Authentication - option ), Time-based one-time password ( TOTP ) ( Security – Authentication – Option ), Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication )

Background Let us quickly cover how 2FA works. As well as what it has going for it. And, also some of its not so good. Set Up To set up 2FA, you register a phone number and choose verification method. Currently Supported Verification Methods includes:- Text Messages Apps Usage Login To log into your … Continue reading Two-Factor ( 2FA ) Authentication – Option – Text Message

Jack Wallen:- Security – Why 2FA is failing and what should be done about it

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Daniel Adeniji Account Password, Authentication ( Security ), Authenticator ( Google ), Authy, option ( Security - Authentication ), Security ( Technical ), Technical, TechRepublic, text ( Security - Authentication - option ), Time-based one-time password ( TOTP ) ( Security – Authentication – Option ), Two-factor authentication ( Security - Authentication )

Background I think this is an important testimony by Jack Wallen. Article Link Jack Wallen details a recent hack and why he believes one aspect of two-factor authentication is part of the problem. Recently, my PayPal account was hacked, and it’s not the first or second time it’s happened. Fortunately, I have enough alerts set … Continue reading Jack Wallen:- Security – Why 2FA is failing and what should be done about it