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  Google Data Breach Exposed 2.5 Billion Accounts: How to Secure Your Gmail Account

  Google has reportedly alerted 2.5 billion Gmail account holders after a password hacker group was able to carry out a “successful intrusion.” As per the report, the incident occurred between August 8 and 18 in a widespread attack via compromised Open Authorisation (OAuth) tokens. Apart from targeting individual accounts, the threat actors have ...

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  Signing Into Google Account Will Require Additional 2 Factor Authentication Verification: Report

  Google has added another layer of verification as part of its two-factor authentication (2FA) which now appears when signing into the Google account on an unrecognised device, according to a report. This change is said to arrive with the most recent version of Google Play Services and thus, is currently limited to Android phones. It reportedly adds...

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  SIM Swappers Are Exploiting eSIM Vulnerabilities for Financial Frauds: Report

  SIM swapping crimes are on the rise globally, according to a new report. These crimes are primarily committed using eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Modules) users. eSIMs are digitally stored SIM cards which are embedded into a device using a software. Hackers are now reportedly exploiting vulnerabilities within this technology to brute force int...

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  Google Authenticator Finally Adds Support for Syncing OTPs With Google Accounts: How it Works

  Google Authenticator has been updated on iOS and Android to allow users to back up their one-time passwords to their Google account. This will save these OTPs while switching to a different phone. Google Authenticator latest update on Android allows users to access their two-factor authentication (2FA) codes on other devices logged in with the same...

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  Twitter to Begin Charging Users for SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication From Today: Details

  Twitter will begin charging users for SMS-based two factor authentication, or 2FA, to protect their Twitter account. Starting from Monday, only Twitter Blue subscribers will have access to the second layer of security, while other users must switch to app based authentication (via Authy, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator) or a har...

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  Authenticator App Reportedly Uses App Store Advertising to Scam Users, Collects Secret QR Codes

  Soon after Twitter announced that it was turning off support for SMS-based two-factor authentication for users without a Twitter Blue subscription, copycat 2FA apps have reportedly appeared on Apple's App Store, charging users up to $40 (roughly Rs. 3,300) in annual charges.

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  How to Set Up App-Based Two Factor Authentication on Twitter for Free

  Twitter has confirmed that it will shut down SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for all users except Twitter Blue subscribers on March 20. However, you won't have to pay Twitter a monthly fee to keep your account secure. Here's how to set up 2FA using third party apps for free, without a Twitter Blue subscription.

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  Twitter to Begin Charging Users to Protect Their Accounts via SMS Messages From March

  Twitter on Friday said that it would begin charging users to secure their accounts via SMS-based two-factor authentication. Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to continue receiving SMS messages after entering their password when logging in to Twitter. Users who do not pay can use third party 2FA authentication apps or hardware security keys inst...

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  Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Will Require Phone Number Verification Like Overwatch 2

  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will require mobile number verification for play. The system, coined “SMS Protect,” is aimed at cutting down on toxic behaviour, hackers, and smurf accounts. However, the support page for phone registration demands a postpaid number, which caused several Overwatch 2 players to be locked out of their game, last wee...

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  iCloud Passwords for Windows Gets 2FA Code Generator Support: Report

  Apple has added 2FA code generator support in iCloud Passwords apps for Windows. It is only compatible with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers.

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  Google Authenticator Removes Click to Reveal PIN Feature With Latest Update

  Google Authenticator has removed the ‘Click to reveal PIN’ feature with the latest update. Google had reportedly rolled out the v5.20 update in May that hid the two-factor authentication (2FA) code until the user tapped to reveal it. The update was intended to add security, but was not received well by the users.

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  Google App on Android Now Lets You Use Voice Commands While Navigating, Even When Not Connected to Internet

  Google app for Android has received an update with the ability to use voice commands while using navigation on Google Maps. The feature works even when the device is not connected to the Internet. Separately, Google Authenticator has been updated after over two years. It hides your 2FA codes until you tap them to see.

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  Google Removes Malware Infected Two-Factor Authentication App Stealing Banking Details From Play Store

  Google recently removed a nefarious Android banking trojan from the Play Store, after it accumulated over 10,000 downloads on the Play Store. The malware is capable of recording a user’s screen to capture their login credentials, and was targeted at users in specific regions to avoid being caught. Users will have to remove the infected app manual...

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  Google Chrome Android App Now Being Used for 2-Step Verification for Signing In to a New Device: Report

  Google Chrome Android app is now reportedly being used as a 2-Step Verification (2SV) or 2-factor authentication (2FA) method for signing in to a new device. Till now, Google offered a few ways to verify a user, which included Google prompts, voice or text messages, backup codes, and an authenticator app.

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  Twitter to Soon Allow Use of Security Keys as the Only Two-Factor Authentication

  Twitter announced recently that it is working on implementing security keys as your only login method for the social media website.