The genius of this malware is that it looked legit. You wanted a 2FA app, well this one did the job. 10,000+ people decided to give 2FA Authenticator a shot over more established names.

Upon installation, all three malicious apps request SMS access on an infected Android smartphone in order to intercept incoming 2FA codes which are then used to hijack a victim’s accounts.

The company has introduced Proton Authenticator, an open-source two-factor authentication app that can sync 2FA codes across ...

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Looking for a free two-factor authentication app that works across platforms? Proton Authenticator offers broad import capabilities, iCloud sync, and thoughtful security features from a company you ...

A new Android malware called 'FluHorse' has been discovered, targeting users in Eastern Asia with malicious apps that imitate legitimate versions. The malware was discovered by Check Point ...

The open-source 2FA app for Android stores my codes locally with strong encryption, giving me control over how my passwords are secured. Here is how I have set up my backup system: ...

Proton Authenticator is open source, meaning you can review the source code yourself to verify that the app does exactly what it promises. It is also end-to-end encrypted, built by the same trusted ...

Hackers gained access to the Authy Android app database and “were able to identify data associated with [accounts], including phone numbers,” according to a July 1 security alert post issued ...

For cross-platform 2FA apps, I recommend Ente Auth or "2FAs" (the second app is unfortunately named "2FAs"). I tried 2FAs first then switched to Ente as it seemed cleaner and was a helluva lot ...

Microsoft is moving toward a password-less future. As part of that shift, it no longer wants the Authenticator app to handle ...

Google’s updated 2FA setup no longer requires a phone number by default. Users can set up 2FA directly with an authenticator app or hardware key, skipping SMS verification. Google has ...