Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an extra layer of security for online accounts like banking or emails. It combines a traditional password with a different device you have access to, such as a ...

An examination by security researchers finds an alarming flaw in the search giant's new feature, which syncs your Authenticator app across devices. Reading time 3 minutes A new two-factor ...

Google on Monday added two-factor authentication capabilities to Google Apps, a move that gives enterprises a second line of defense for users trying to access Google Apps cloud-based offerings. The ...

First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google Authenticator app and tap the plus sign. Record the 2FA code/key. Whenever you're ...

The prompt will ask the user making the change to sign in again through a secondary form of authentication, like a Google-generated notification on the account holder’s smartphone. “If a verification ...