Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Google, Apple, Microsoft, and social platforms for stronger account security.

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Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. In a world riddled with data breaches, having a strong password isn’t always enough to keep your personal and financial ...

If your login info was exposed, don't panic -- but don't ignore it either. Here's how to secure your accounts, change ...

Authenticator apps are a multi-factor authentication (MFA) method for encrypting your online login credentials. Stay protected with the best MFA apps we've tested. I review privacy tools like hardware ...

Multi-factor authentication is an absolute must if you really want to add another layer of security to your online accounts. Even the popular password management tool LastPass is dealing with security ...

Cybersecurity matters more than ever. Passwords alone fail against hackers, phishing attacks, and identity theft. Two-factor authentication (2FA) protects digital accounts. Not all 2FA methods offer ...

The makers of Bitwarden Password Manager have launched Bitwarden Authenticator. Bitwarden Authenticator is a two-factor authentication app that serves TOTP codes. This is a standalone app, but ...

Q: What are the pros and cons of using a third-party authentication app? A: Every user of the Internet should be familiar with the security concept known as ‘2-factor authentication’ (2FA) which ...

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to store your login information, it's time to take action. This month, Microsoft began deleting stored payment methods from the app, and as of Aug. 1, 2025, stored ...

India’s digital identity ecosystem is set for a significant upgrade. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has ...