Discord has recently rolled out support for security keys! If you don’t know, security keys are a physical device you can use to protect your accounts using two-factor authentication (2FA). They are the strongest form of 2FA available and the only form that is phishing-resistant. In this post, I’ll show you how to lock down …
Note: I was not paid to write this review, and this post does not contain affiliate links Using an authenticator app is a great way to protect your online accounts. But which authenticator app should you choose? While apps like Google Authenticator and Authy are popular, it’s worth exploring some lesser-known alternatives. In this post, I’ll be focusing on …
Educational organizations are often at the top of a cybercriminal’s list of potential targets. That’s because they hold a lot of valuable data but rarely have much budget for cybersecurity. Ransomware gangs, in particular, have been aggressively targeting the sector. In this post, I’ll dive into ransomware and the threat it poses to educational institutions, …
2-factor authentication (2FA) provides essential protection for your online accounts. Without it, you might wake up one day to find your accounts hacked and your money stolen. In this post, I’ll explain what 2FA is and why you need it, before pointing out some of its limitations. Let’s dive in! What is 2FA? 2FA adds …
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 …
