Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Google Authenticator just got an update that should make it more useful for people who frequently use the service to sign in to ...

A Google account sits at the heart of the internet experience for billions of users worldwide. Protecting it is paramount if services such as Gmail, Google Docs and Google Photos are to remain secure.

Back in May of last year, we reported on a new campaign by Google to increase user account security through a number of methods. As part of this campaign, Google announced its plans to drive people to ...

Earlier this week, Google updated its Authenticator app to enable the backup and syncing of 2FA codes across devices using a Google Account. Now an examination by Mysk security researchers has found ...

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Google Authenticator is one of the most popular 2FA apps on Android and iPhone to implement two-step verification on your online accounts. It’s easy to use, includes all the essential features, and ...

Last month, a cybersecurity firm discovered the first-ever Android malware that came with the capability to steal the 2FA (two-factor authentication) codes generated by the Google Authenticator app.