Articles in Category: Two-factor Authentication
What’s the Best Two-Factor App?
Two-factor authentication is one of the most important things you can do to secure your accounts. Here are the 2FA apps I can recommend.
One-Time Code Contradiction: When to Share and When to Beware
You’re told not to share your two-factor or other authentication code. And then you’re asked for it.
What to Do With an Unexpected Two-factor Code
Getting an unexpected authorization code on your phone or via email can be concerning. Let’s see when it’s a sign of a problem and what to do about it.
Beware the Middleman: How Your 2FA Could Be Compromised
Some forms of two factor authentication have vulnerabilities. Here’s how to avoid it.
How to Protect Yourself From a Two-Factor Hack
Two-factor authentication isn’t perfect, but it’s much better than not using it at all. Here are the various risks and what you can do to protect yourself.
Dealing With the Demise of Authy Desktop
Authy’s desktop version is going away (darn it!). Here’s how I will replace it.
Another Way to Protect Yourself From 2FA Loss
A little bit of preparation when you set it up can make losing your Google Authenticator 2FA device a minor inconvenience.
I Lost My Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Device. How Do I Sign In?
Fear of second-factor loss prevents some people from using two-factor authentication. There’s no need to fear that scenario.
Why ANY Two-Factor Is Better than No Two-Factor
Headlines are proclaiming that two-factor authentication has been hacked. That in no way means you shouldn’t use it. Your account is still much safer with two-factor enabled.