OAuth2

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Don’t Finish Authorizations You Didn’t Start, and Be Cautious With Those You Did

There are scams that don’t need your password or even your two-factor code to get into your account. They use real sign-in pages and a fake app with a harmless name to sneak in. I’ll describe how it works and remind you of one simple habit that keeps you safe.

What Is Modern Authentication?

OAuth2, aka a “Modern authentication method”, removes the burden of authentication from the email program to the email service itself, enabling a number of important security features.