When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

The Microsoft Authenticator app is a vital tool for securing your accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA). When it stops delivering approval notifications or one-time codes, it can lock you out ...

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The Android apps that come preinstalled on a phone have several advantages. For one, they’re already there — you don’t need to visit the Play Store and sift through numerous options to find one that ...

'Pixnapping' Attack Can Steal Two-Factor Codes From Android Phones Google has only partially mitigated the attack, which involves using a malicious Android app to secretly discern the two-factor codes ...

Keeping your online accounts and data protected is one of the most challenging aspects of digital life, and password managers have become a necessity for most people. For years, the Microsoft ...

In “Two-Factor Authentication, Two-Step Verification, and 1Password” (10 July 2023), I explained that for true two-factor authentication, you needed to acquire your time-based one-time password (TOTP) ...

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 ...