Does two-factor authentication need to be fixed? Tough criticisms heard this week from researchers about the effectiveness of two-factor authentication, especially as it’s used in its token form for ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a vital security layer by requiring both your password and a second verification step—like a phone code or app prompt—before ...

Increased online fraud and new industry regulations are driving companies to search for stronger authentication methods. The problem is there’s little agreement on the best authentication method or ...

RSA Security's proposed acquisition of privately held Cyota will allow the company to offer a relatively cheap two factor, non token-based authentication system for its banking customers. RSA is ...

Following some high-profile password hacks, companies like Apple, Twitter and Evernote have moved to shore up their systems with two-factor authentication. Said to be a great missing security link in ...

Dropbox is rolling out stronger security to protect data stored in the cloud. Following in Google’s footsteps, Dropbox is enhancing account security with optional two-factor authentication. Dropbox is ...

St George is joining the ranks of financial institutions taking up two-factor transaction authentication to protect its customers from fraud. According to St George the system, called Secure Code, ...

“Turn on two-factor authentication” is solid advice, and WIRED has repeated it for years. Doing so ensures that your password isn't the only line of defense against unauthorized access to your ...

You may think that enabling two-factor authentication on your account makes it 100% secure. Two-factor authentication is among the best methods to protect your account. But you may be surprised to ...

Following two weeks of extreme chaos at Twitter, users are joining and fleeing the site in droves. More quietly, many are likely scrutinizing their accounts, checking their security settings, and ...