Google Enhances Biometric Authentication Security on Android
Google has added a small safeguard to the biometric authentication system on its Android operating system. Now, when an app on an Android device prompts the user […]
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X Enables Passkey Support
The social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has announced its support for passkeys as a login option for iOS users in the US. Passkeys are a security […]
FIDO Standards Gain Traction in EU Digital Identity Framework
The FIDO Alliance’s authentication standards are steadily becoming a cornerstone in Europe’s digital identity landscape, as highlighted in recent reports by two key EU organizations, […]
1Password Rolls Out Passkey Support for iOS Users
The password manager platform 1Password has now rolled out passkey support for its iOS users. After an earlier promise to support the authentication system in […]
NordPass, Yahoo! Japan, and Regula Keep Up Mobile Biometrics Momentum
Awareness of the advantages of mobile-based biometric authentication continues to grow, and the past week has delivered a few important notable developments illustrating that trend, […]
NordPass Enables Biometric, TOTP-secured 2FA for Business Users
NordPass, a service for managing passwords, has unveiled a new feature called “NordPass Authenticator” for business users. The new solution enables the use of time-based […]
Github to Implement Mandatory Two-Factor Authentication
Anyone who contributes to Github’s code repositories will soon need to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) if they want to continue to have that privilege. The […]
Google Cut Account Hacks in Half With 2FA Auto-enrolment
By automatically enabling two-factor authentication for users, Google has decreased account hacks by 50 percent, the company has announced. It’s the result of an initial […]
GitHub Introduces New 2FA Mobile App
GitHub is trying to make it easier for users to implement two-factor authentication (2FA). To that end, the organization is launching a new GitHub Mobile […]
High-Risk Facebook Accounts Will Soon Have Mandatory 2FA
Facebook will soon start enforcing a new two-factor authentication (2FA) rule for people with high-risk accounts. The mandate will specifically apply to accounts covered under […]
Activision Incentivizes 2FA With Call of Duty XP Giveaway
Activision is giving away free experience points (XP) to teach gamers about the importance of two-factor authentication (2FA). The company will specifically be offering a […]
Yubico Launches FIPS-Certified YubiKey 5 Series
Yubico has moved forward with the general release of its YubiKey 5 FIPS Series of products. The FIPS Series provides customers with six different form […]
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