Version 7.0 of Google Authenticator brings a Material You redesign and new features, while changing how you copy 2-factor authentication (2FA) — or 2-Step Verification (2SV) in Google parlance — codes. Previously, you… Article Source https://9to5google.com/2024/11/18/google-authenticator-copy-codes/
Google updates 2FA authenticator app SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s been a long time coming since the first details were leaked back in August, 2024, but the new Google Authenticator app has now arrived for users to download. With… Article Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/11/17/new-google-2fa-update-makes-security-safer-for-100-million-users/
Google confirms mandatory 2FA decision NurPhoto via Getty Images If you are among the 30% of Google Cloud users who currently sign in using a password, and nothing but a password, things are about to get a lot more secure. Starting immediately,… Article Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/11/06/googles-new-2fa-update-warning-act-now-the-clock-is-ticking/
Open a second Gmail account now SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Update, Nov. 04, 2024: This story, originally published Nov. 03, now includes step-by-step details regarding the use of Google’s Advanced Protection Program, which can help… Article Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/11/04/gmail-2fa-cyber-attack-open-another-account-before-its-too-late/
New tool bypasses Google’s Chrome cookie protections NurPhoto via Getty Images Cookie-stealing security protection was introduced with Google Chrome 127 to help prevent credential-stealing and 2FA-bypassing malware, but it has now been broken by a… Article Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/10/29/new-windows-warning-as-hacker-breaks-google-chrome-2fa-security-encryption/
Microsoft has issued a 2FA warning to Azure admins NurPhoto via Getty Images Updated 08/19 with details of ‘Double Agent’ authentication issue. Microsoft’s public cloud computing platform, Azure, was recently targeted by a cyberattack that… Article Source https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/08/19/microsoft-issues-mandatory-2fa-login-deadline-alert/