Turns out, while 2FA itself is a great way to protect your online security, the SMS method for delivering codes is not. In fact, hackers can bypass SMS 2FA. And that’s why Google is changing up ...

You're in serious danger of getting caught out if you rely on SMS as your main two-factor authentication method.

This phishing kit bypasses 2FA via session hijacking and real-time credential theft. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers four ...

We’ve also discussed the different kinds of 2FA, such as SMS-based (better than nothing but not ideal), app-based 2FA (good), ...

As first reported by another contributor, Gmail is phasing out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) codes due to security concerns. Google will instead introduce QR codes for authentication ...

“I didn’t expect it to be that quick,” the Vice writer notes, about how a hacker was able to intercept those SMS messages and reroute them, thanks to a text-based 2FA. “While I was on a ...

To enhance the security of e-Way Bill/e-Invoice System, NIC is introducing 2- Factor Authentication for logging in to e-Way ...

Google says SMS messaging for 2FA has become increasingly problematic, as reported earlier by Forbes, as scammers and fraudsters use the technology to spoof user accounts. Ross Richendrfer ...

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And while SMS-based 2FA is better than none at all, it may not be enough to protect your Instagram account from determined cyber criminals. Of the more than 275 people who have contacted Mashable ...

Cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt fell for a phishing scam. His story reveals why even strong 2FA methods like authenticator ...

“Yes, there are better forms of #2FA. But this is blackmail. Expect waves of takeovers as hackers run through password dumps.” In reference to Twitter’s blog post above which decries SMS ...