Google has only partially mitigated the attack, which involves using a malicious Android app to secretly discern the two-factor codes generated by authenticator apps.

Pixnapping is a newly disclosed class of side-channel attacks that targets Android smartphones. The attack, conceived by researchers, would allow a malicious app to leak secret ...

Hardware security keys make two-factor authentication faster, simpler, and nearly impossible for hackers to bypass.

Unlike Apple, Google has always made it relatively easy for users to install Android apps from sources other than the company’s official app store. But recently the company announced that it will ...

Partnering with Yubico, Dashlane has eliminated the need for a master password. Here's how it works and why it should give you pause.

Portable apps let you carry your favorite tools on any PC without installs. Learn which ones are worth keeping on your flash ...

Starting Oct. 7, CU Boulder will begin using Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) system to better protect your account. It works a lot like Duo, which you already use to log in to the ...

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser brings ambitious AI-powered browsing and task automation—but in its current state, it's better as a curious sidekick than your everyday web companion.

In early 2025, Jewelbug managed to sneak into the network of a Russian IT service provider, and remain there for no less than ...

For anyone frustrated with passwords or concerned about security, a hardware key like the YubiKey is worth considering. It ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...