iOS 16.3 has added a two-factor authentication requirement for iCloud Backup and iCloud Drive to make your device backups and files in the cloud more secure.
Apple now requires two-factor authentication for iCloud Backup and Drive
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You can now secure your Steam app with two-factor authentication
Aside from updated design, the new security features in Valve's redesigned Steam app include a two-factor authentication system (2FA), QR code login and more.
iCloud Passwords for Windows now supports 2FA codes and secure notes
Apple's iCloud Passwords feature now supports generating two-factor authentication verification codes for online accounts on the Windows platform.
How to set up and use the built-in two-factor authentication code generator on iPhone and iPad
With iOS 15, iPhone now has a built-in authenticator that can generate and autofill two-factor authentication codes when signing in. You no longer require an additional app. In this post, we show you how to set up and use the new built-in authenticator on your iPhone or iPad.
How to transfer Google Authenticator 2FA codes from one iPhone to another
When you upgrade to a new iPhone, it can be a big hassle to go to the security section of each service and configure two-factor authentication again. Thankfully, Google Authenticator lets you move your accounts from your old iPhone to the new one effortlessly. This ensures all or just the selected 2FA codes for the services you have added like Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, PayPal, and more are transferred from one device to another.
So, if you just got the new iPhone 13 or any other model, check out how to export your two-factor authentication codes inside the Google Authenticator app from your old iPhone and import them to the new one.
This tweak automatically deletes 2FA and Short Code messages after a user-set amount of time
More and more frequently, iPhone and iPad users are being pushed by Apple or third parties to take advantage of two-factor authentication or text-messaged short codes to confirm their identity when logging in to apps and services.
These messages can add up over time, especially if you use many apps and services that you log in or out of frequently, resulting in excessive conversation buildup in the Messages app.
iPhone can now be used as a physical 2FA security key for Google services in Chrome
You can now use your iPhone as a physical two-factor authentication security key for logging into Google's first-party services in the Chrome browser on another device.
How to set up Twitter two-factor authentication
It is highly recommended you enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your Twitter account and prevent anyone from getting access to it. This extra level of protection will ensure any intruder can't log in to your Twitter account even if they happen to know your password!
2FA requires you to enter your correct password (which is something you know) and then verify using a secondary means of proving your identity with something you have, like a changing code from the authenticator app.
Follow along as we show you how to set up Twitter two-factor authentication without using your phone number.
Yubico releases a dongle for secure physical authentication on iPhone, iPad, Mac and more
Originally introduced in January at CES 2019, the YubiKey 5Ci security key for two-factor physical authentication on iPhone, iPad, Mac and more is now available for $70.
Apple apologizes over Apple ID account hacks in China
Apple today unexpectedly issued an apology to its customers in the 1.33 billion people market of China who became victims of the scams where nefarious users hacked into some Apple ID accounts that weren't protected with Apple's secure two-factor authentication system.
Facebook’s been using your two-factor authentication phone number for ad targeting
Following a Gizmodo report this week alleging Facebook is giving advertisers access to your shadow contact information, the firm's confirmed that it's been using the phone number registered with their two-factor authentication (2FA) system in order to target you with ads.
Microsoft Authenticator gains watch app
Microsoft today launched its popular Authenticator iOS app on Apple Watch. It permits owners of Apple's wearable device to approve log-in requests securely for Microsoft websites and services, no phone required.