2FA
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Rapid Review: YubiKey 5 Password Authenticator
Almost every significant data breach starts by compromising an end-point device. And the easiest way to do that is to steal some user credentials. It’s why the theft of credentials from Yahoo!, Ashley Madison and other large companies are such a big deal. Many people use the same usernames and passwords on multiple sites. But…
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Instagram Bug Publicly Exposes Passwords
While Facebook has faced massive scrutiny over the last year when it comes to privacy and security, their other major social network, Instagram, has managed to stay clear of the spotlight. Until now. Over the weekend, it was revealed that a new security flaw could have inadvertently exposed Instagram passwords to public view.
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Facebook’s Notification Spam Problem Was Caused By a 2FA Bug
Facebook recently added two-factor authentication (2FA) to their network, plugging a long-standing security issue. The new system works using several different options for the second authentication factor including a security code sent to you via SMS. But it turns out people got a lot more messages than they bargained for when they took this option.…
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Dropbox Adds 2FA To Mobile App
Dropbox has jumped on the two-factor authentication (2FA) bandwagon with changes to their mobile app. Now, when an attempt is made to log into your Dropbox account, a notification is sent to your mobile device where you can tap a button to authenticate your identity. There’s no code to enter.