Tag: 2fa
Facebook inexplicably logs out iPhone users
Facebook isn’t down, but it did start an odd trending topic on Twitter Friday night as confused iPhone owners tried to figure out why the social network logged them out. I haven’t found an explanation for why this happened, but it appears that everyo… Source
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Iranian hackers’ Android malware spies on dissidents by stealing 2FA codes
It’s no secret that some countries have spied on their citizens through innocuous-looking apps, but one effort is more extensive than usual. Check Point Research has discovered (via ZDNet) that Rampant Kitten, an Iranian hacker group that has targete… Source
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Zoom rolls out two-factor authentication for all accounts
Zoom has unveiled two-factor authentication (2FA) for all user accounts, to make it easier to prevent “zoombombing” and other security breaches. Once enabled, the system will require users to enter a one-time code from a mobile authenticator app, SMS… Source
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Google Authenticator for Android can finally move accounts between devices
Google hasn’t significantly tweaked Authenticator on Android for years (Android Police notes the last big upgrade was in 2017), but it’s about to get a much-needed refresh. The company is rolling out an update that, most notably, lets you transfer ac… Source
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