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Facebook to stop using 2FA tool to feed friend suggestions feature
As part of a wide-ranging privacy overhaul.
Dec 20 2019 6:50AM
Twitter recycled 2FA phone numbers to tailor ads
Says it was unintentional.
Oct 9 2019 8:30AM
A US$100k reminder as to why SMS 2FA isn't secure
Beware of SIM porting attacks.
May 29 2019 12:24PM
Apple makes 2FA mandatory for boss developers
Better late than never, and you’ve got a week to make this happen.
Feb 21 2019 12:12PM
Hardware keys needed to beat phishing: researcher
Free Modlishka 2FA stealing tool published.
Jan 14 2019 12:38PM
Bank heists via SS7 are bad news for telcos
[Blog post] Inaction on old network could cost them dearly.
May 9 2017 10:30AM
Known SS7 flaw used to drain bank accounts
Hackers could bypass SMS two-factor authentication.
May 5 2017 11:33AM
It's time to put SMS 2FA out to pasture
[Blog post] Telstra fire reminds us there are better ways to authenticate.
Feb 7 2017 2:30PM
ATO prepares new features for MyGov
Inbox, 2FA updates on the agenda.
Dec 14 2016 3:00PM
Xero finally brings in two-factor authentication
Uses Google Authenticator one-time passwords.
Dec 7 2015 6:55AM
Yahoo's attempt to eliminate the password
IDs verified via smartphone for mail app.
Oct 16 2015 7:10AM
Google brings security key to enterprise, education clients
Physical hardware aimed at blocking phishing.
Jun 30 2015 10:25AM
Apple switches on two-factor authentication for iMessage, FaceTime
Extra security measure added following critical report.
Feb 13 2015 8:15AM
Tech giants team up to create standard for 2FA
Forgo patents in bid to get rid of single-factor log-ins.
Dec 10 2014 1:36PM
Xero users demand two-factor authentication
Company won't give timeframe for introduction.
Dec 1 2014 10:21AM
Microsoft offers two-factor authentication in Windows 10
Single passwords not secure enough.
Oct 23 2014 5:45PM
Apple gives iCloud two-factor authentication
Third-party apps will need passwords generated.
Sep 17 2014 11:13AM
Apple strengthens iCloud in light of privacy breaches
CEO admits security could be stronger.
Sep 8 2014 8:46AM
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Telstra buys shares in two-factor authentication firm
Boosts IT security portfolio.
Jul 2 2014 9:53AM
Apple brings two-factor authentication to iCloud
Covers cloud based services and productivity apps.
Jul 1 2014 1:39PM
