Apple has beefed up security with two-factor authentication for iMessage and FaceTime access, after having introduced it to iCloud and iTunes more than a year ago. Two-factor authentication is a security feature…
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JPMorgan Chase data breach could have been avoided with a simple fix, new report claims
The security breach which affected JPMorgan Chase & Co earlier this year could have been avoided if the bank had employed a simple security fix to a server in its vast network,…
Google rolls out support for USB Security Key
Google on Tuesday rolled out support for Security Key, an open-source platform, enabling users to log in to an account using a physical USB device. The new feature can be used in…
Apple adds two-factor authentication for iCloud access
Apple is sending out an email titled “Two-step verification now protects iCloud” to users announcing the new security feature.
Apple to ramp up iCloud security alerts following celebrity photo leak
Apple CEO Tim Cook said after a wave of criticisms for lack of security for its iCloud service following the celebrity photo scandal a few days ago that Apple will aggressively promote…
PayPal’s two-factor authentication can be bypassed easily, researcher says via full disclosure
You will need a PayPal user’s username and password to circumvent this, but those can be obtained from a compromised system or can be bought online for a few $$ easily.
Tumblr gets two-factor authentication
Tumblr has announced a new two-factor authentication option under the Settings menu that, when enabled, decreases the likelihood of hackers breaking into Tumblr accounts. Tumblr is following the tracks of other web-based…
Microsoft rolls out multi-factor authentication for Office 365
Microsoft has extended multi-factor authentication or two-factor authentication to all subscribers of its Office 365 suite, as a part of its effort to enhance the security levels of Office 365. The company…
Worried that your Gmail account may be hacked? Do these things to check, secure it
If you are concerned that your Gmail account may be hacked or if you want to be sure that your account is safe, Google provides a set of tools that will aid you in staying secure.