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Online Identities, Passwords, and Passkeys, Oh My (Premium)
I’ve been using a Google Workspace [email protected] my primary online identity since before we launched Thurrott.com, and for the most […]
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Google Authenticator Gets Major Upgrade with Account Sync
Google has finally addressed one of the major issues with its Authenticator app on Android and iPhone, and it’s given […]
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GitHub to Start Rolling Out 2FA Requirement
GitHub will soon require all developers who contribute code on the platform to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for improved security. […]
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Microsoft Brings Certificate-Based Authentication for AAD to Mobile
In yet another step towards our passwordless futures, Microsoft this past week unveiled a public preview of Azure Active Directory […]
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Microsoft Authenticator Gains Password Management and Autofill Capabilities
Microsoft Authenticator can now provide password management and autofill capabilities on mobile, so you can protect synced passwords with multi-factor […]
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Microsoft: Stop Using SMS for MFA
Microsoft this week made the case for moving away from SMS-based authentication in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) schemes, citing its insecurity. […]
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Amazon’s Ring Now Requires Two-Factor Authentication
Smart doorbell maker Ring announced today that it will now require two-factor authentication on all accounts, improving security. The company […]
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Facebook Isn’t Keeping Your 2FA Phone Number Private
Facebook’s privacy problems never end. The latest edition of Facebook and it’s poor handling of users data involves phone numbers […]