Fitbit gets two-factor authentication to protect accounts

Fitness trackers and smartwatches are pretty useful for a lot of people but in case you lose your device or your phone, the data within the connected apps can be compromised. Fitbit is finally rolling out additional security for your account through two-factor authentication. And while the method that they will use, SMS text messages, … Read more

Twitch finally lets you use generic authentication apps for 2FA

For a lot of gamers, Twitch is still the platform of choice when it comes to game streaming despite the proliferation of a lot of similar apps and services. One thing though that was lacking for those who preferred their platforms secure is support for generic authentication apps for its two-factor authentication. You had to … Read more

Android 11 improves lockscreen, authentication methods for better security

Smartphones have become an extension of our digital as well as physical identities, putting our private information at risk from unwanted intrusion. With Android 11, Google is full-proofing the lockscreen and authentication methods such as biometrics and modalities. The lockscreen is more like the main door of your house, that’s why Android 11 makes sure … Read more

Zoom adds two-factor authentication after subscriptions soar following lockdowns

Video conferencing app Zoom has added two-factor authentication (2FA) as a new layer of security following its soar in popularity during the current pandemic. The log-in standard requires users to provide an additional piece of information, such as a pin code sent via text message, as well as a password.   Zoom said the optional feature … Read more

Zoom adds two-factor authentication after subscriptions soar following lockdowns

Video conferencing app Zoom has added two-factor authentication (2FA) as a new layer of security following its soar in popularity during the current pandemic. The log-in standard requires users to provide an additional piece of information, such as a pin code sent via text message, as well as a password.   Zoom said the addition of … Read more

Nintendo warns Switch owners to turn on two-factor authentication after wave of unauthorized logins

Nintendo warns Switch owners to turn on two-factor authentication after a wave of unauthorized logins Users report their Nintendo accounts have been accessed by a third party Nintendo said is aware of the issue and investigating To help secure accounts, it recommends turning on two-factor authentication   By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 23:54 BST, 21 April … Read more

Fraud alert: Voice authentication platform analyzes 1,380 data points per call

Pindrop’s dashboard scores the caller, the device, and the behavior to spot bad actors and authentic customers. Machine learning platform focused on finance can spot a strip club alias a mile away AppZen uses computer vision, data augmentation, and natural language processing to spot fraud and compare contract terms with actual bills. What can you … Read more