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  Gmail to Replace SMS Authentication With QR Codes for Two-Factor Authentication

  Google will stop supporting SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail, replacing it with QR code support. This change aims to enhance security, as malicious users can trick people into sharing SMS login codes, undermining 2FA. While the old SMS-based system is still used on many platforms, QR codes are expected to provide better protectio...

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  Google Drive for Android Reportedly Developing Privacy Screen Feature for Enhanced Security

  Google Drive is developing a new feature for Android devices that is speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app, according to a report. It is said to have been discovered during an APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. The feature, called Privacy Screen, has been available on the iOS version of the cloud storage app si...

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  Android 16 Will Reportedly Automatically Hide Sensitive Lock Screen Notifications

  Android 16 was released in developer preview on Wednesday. A dive into the Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has revealed that it might bring a new feature which automatically hides sensitive notifications, such as OTPs and two-factor authentication codes, from the smartphone’s lock screen, according to a report. With this step, it may reportedly be...

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  Google Responds to Detection of Session Token Malware Capable of Hijacking Accounts: Report

  Malware creators are using a zero-day exploit to access users' Google accounts via malicious code used to exfiltrate sessions tokens, according to security researchers. The exploit also allows malicious users to regenerate an authentication cookie to log in to a user's account, even after a password change.

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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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  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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  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 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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  Google Authenticator for Android Updated, Now Allows Transfer of 2FA Codes Between Devices

  Google has released an update for its Authenticator app to allow users to manage their account security keys easily while switching to a different phone.

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  Flaw That Allows a Malware to Steal 2FA Codes from Google Authenticator Could Have Been Fixed Long Back

  Last month, a Dutch cyber-security firm ThreatFabric discovered the first-ever malware that could bypass Google's two-factor authentication via its Authenticator application to extract one-time passcodes from a user's device, using a simple technique that sends an OTP and takes a screenshot of a user’s screen.

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  Google Authenticator App Codes Can Be Stolen by Android Malware Cerberus: ThreatFabric

  Cerberus a relatively new Android malware can now extract, one-time passwords (OTP) generated by Google's Google Authenticator. Cerberus is a critical risk for financials offering online banking services.

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  Facebook's Two-Factor Authentication Feature Updated, Streamlines Setup and Adds App Support

  Facebook users can now secure their account with a second factor even without a phone number.

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  Two-Factor Authentication Is Great, and It's a Mess

  Securing my accounts has made it harder for hackers, and me too.

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  Google to Start Urging SMS Two-Step Verification Users to Shift to Prompts

  Starting next week, SMS two-step verification users will see an invitation to try out Google prompts, as the company feels one-time codes are more susceptible to phishing attempts by attackers.