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Those security codes you ask to receive via text leave your accounts vulnerable. Do this instead

Do you receive login security codes for your online accounts via text message? These are the six- or seven-digit numbers sent via SMS that you need to enter along with your password when trying to ...
Forbes

Google’s Security Warning For 3 Billion Chrome Users—Update Now

Update, Dec. 21, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 19, now includes new details of an experimental Chrome security feature and advice on update action for organizations running any Chrome or ...
Lifehacker

Google Is Ditching SMS Code Verification, and That’s a Good Thing

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a fantastic security measure, but not all 2FA is created equal. SMS-based 2FA is by far the least secure authentication option, and yet, far too many companies use ...
Forbes

Google Claims World First As AI Finds 0-Day Security Vulnerability

Google's Big Sleep team uncovers a zero-day vulnerability using AI for the first time. Update, Nov. 05, 2024: This story, originally published Nov. 04, now includes the results of research into the ...
Columbus Dispatch

Google 'password reset' scam targeting Gmail users. What to know, how to stay safe in Ohio

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...