Tuta (formerly Tutanota) is an end-to-end encrypted email provider that ensures your emails stay private. For maximum security, you can also protect your Tuta account with a security key. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to secure your account with a Yubikey and will walk you through how to log in once you have […]
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If the SEC and Google owned security firm Mandiant can have their X (formerly Twitter) accounts hacked, so can you! That’s why in today’s post I’m going to walk you through how to secure your X account. In what follows, I’m going to assume you are still using a password for X. However, X is
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One of the standout features of the Authy authenticator app was its multisystem support. It had apps for Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and even Linux devices. But Authy’s desktop apps will reach end-of-life (EOL) on March 19th (this was moved up from a previously planned August EOL date). Twilio, Authy’s parent company, says it is
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Authy is one of the most well-known authenticator apps out there. 2FAS is a newer, open source app that’s growing in popularity. So how do you know which one is right for you? To help you decide, I’ll compare the two authenticators in the following areas: compatibility, privacy, backups, import and export, security incidents and
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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
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If you use one of three popular genetics and genealogy services, you’ll soon have to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your account. With 2FA enabled, you’ll need to enter a code sent via text, email or generated by an app on your phone to complete the login process. Hackers target 23andMe 23andMe, Ancestry, and
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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
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Raivo OTP is a popular free and open source authenticator app for iOS that is well-respected in the privacy community. However, in a surprise announcement on Monday, Raivo declared it had been acquired by a little known app development company called Mobime. While Raivo’s announcement claimed “nothing will change for you, except for more support
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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
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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
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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 used to have apps for almost every device.
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