Forget passwords. If you want strong online security, you need to be using multi-factor authentication wherever you can. Here's how to get started. Eric has been writing about tech for 30+ years. He ...

Many websites and apps rely on a weak form of two-factor authentication (2FA) that involves texting you a short number or code. These sites and apps might also offer to make an automated voice call ...

New “Verification settings” in Google Wallet for Android let you “choose if you’ll need to verify it’s you when using your payment methods and passes in Wallet.” Update 4/15: Over the past few days, ...

There are so many unsung features of iOS 17 that Apple didn't reveal in its keynote, and this is definitely one of my favorites. Yesterday, Apple kicked off WWDC with its usual keynote and officially ...

If you have logged in recently with your Apple ID and requested an SMS-based second-factor verification code instead of using the trusted device method, you might have noticed Apple made a change to ...