2-factor authentication (2FA) keeps your online accounts safe by requiring more than just your password to log in. But there are a variety of different 2FA methods to choose from, so how do you know which one is right for you? Here I’ll give you the low-down on each method to help you decide. There …
Authy and Aegis are two popular authenticator apps, but how do you know which one is right for you? This post will help you decide by comparing them in the following areas: compatibility, privacy, backups, security incidents, customization and secret key export. Table of contents Compatibility Authy has apps for pretty much any device: Android, …
At the end of April, Notion, a popular free productivity app, released an update with an important new feature: two-factor authentication (2FA). Setting it up is a fantastic way to give your notes and projects extra protection. Here’s how it works and how to enable it. How does Notion’s 2FA work? Once you’ve turned on …
Last week, Proton AG, the company behind Proton Mail, announced their new password manager, Proton Pass, had entered beta. Given Proton’s established reputation in the privacy space, this was exciting news. Proton’s announcement, however, made a few controversial claims that upset some members of the password manager community. Following on from a Twitter thread by …
1Password is a password manager, but did you know you can use it to handle your two-factor authentication (2FA) needs as well? Well, you can! That’s because 1Password comes with its own built-in authenticator app. In this post we’ll tackle whether it’s a good idea to use your password manager as an authenticator, before seeing …
Turning on two-factor authentication (2FA) is a great way to protect your account. By requiring you to prove your identity a second way when you log in, it makes it much more difficult for cybercriminals to hack you. However, if something goes wrong, say you accidentally delete your authenticator app or lose your phone, then …
To keep your accounts as secure as possible, you’ll want to make sure you’re using a strong password and have two-factor authentication (2FA) turned on. Some password managers help you take care of both by serving not just as a password manager, but as an authenticator to secure your other online accounts as well. But …
Two-factor authentication (2FA) levels up your account’s security by requiring you to prove your identity in an additional way when you log in. But if you can’t complete that second authentication step, you’ll find yourself locked out of your own accounts, at least temporarily. Unfortunately, getting locked out by 2FA is relatively common. According to …
Looking to improve the security of your online accounts? Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) with an authenticator app is a great place to start! In this guide, I’ll cover what an authenticator app is and how to choose one that works for you, before giving you step-by-step instructions on how to use it. But first, let’s …
According to a survey I ran, receiving a code via text is the most popular type of two-factor authentication (2FA). Security conscious Twitter users were therefore probably disappointed to learn that SMS 2FA will only be available to Twitter Blue subscribers from March 20th. However, non-Twitter Blue subscribers can still protect their accounts with 2FA …
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In the previous post, we saw SMS is the most popular form of two-factor authentication (2FA). But while SMS-based 2FA offers much more protection than just a password alone, you should switch to an alternative form of 2FA if possible. Here’s why: Reason # 1: SMS-based 2FA is not secure If you use SMS-based 2FA, …
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