We’re all storing more information on our mobile devices than ever before, and many of us regularly use smartphones and tablets to perform sensitive operations, such as making in-app payments. When ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. In a world riddled with data breaches, having a strong password isn’t always enough to keep your personal and financial ...

The apps generate short-lived codes to use along with a password. That can be safer than having codes texted to you. By Yael Grauer In a world riddled with data breaches, having a strong password ...

Q: What are the pros and cons of using a third-party authentication app? A: Every user of the Internet should be familiar with the security concept known as ‘2-factor authentication’ (2FA) which ...

The service is compatible with apps and websites that support Google Authenticator. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home ...

At this point, I hope you know that two-factor authentication (2FA) is an absolute must to stay safe on the internet. By setting your accounts to require an extra, time-sensitive code when you login, ...

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals ...

Q: What are the pros and cons of using a third-party authentication app? A: Every user of the internet should be familiar with the security concept known as two-factor authentication (2FA), which ...