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You can download Microsoft's new Windows 10 Mobile Authenticator app, but it's still in beta

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has been working on its Windows 10 Mobile Authenticator and users can take a sneak peek at the new beta version. Once final it will include support for push notifications and Windows Hello. Read more...

Facebook will notify you if it believes you have been targeted by a state-sponsored attack

Ian Ginos — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:26:01 +0000

Facebook has stated that it will send notifications to users if it has reason to believe that an account has been targeted, but the proposed solution ultimately depends on the user. Read more...

Leak shows two-factor authentication is coming to Microsoft Accounts

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:30:21 +0000

A few screenshots of Microsoft Account settings have leaked that indicate the presence of two-step authentication, while an Authenticator app is already available in the Windows Phone Store Read more...

Barclays banks on two-factor authentication

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:06:15 +0000

Barclays is to use two-factor authentication for the first time in an effort to prevent fraudsters plundering bank accounts. The bank's PINsentry devices will be sent free to half a million customers later this year... Read more...