A programmer discovered an exploit in the LastPass Authenticator app to bypass scanning a fingerprint or entering a pin for access. Users could bypass the extra layer of security by opening the ...

Password managers are supposedly the cure for the seemingly innate human tendency to use weak passwords. A special class of password managers take it a step further by using two-factor or two-step ...

The service is compatible with apps and websites that support Google Authenticator. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home ...

Most password managers also double up as authenticator apps, so you can use the apps to generate 2FA codes as well as remembering all your login credentials, but we particularly want to highlight ...

One of the most crucial steps in securing a modern business computing environment is to add multi-factor authentication (MFA), so that an attacker who steals credentials can't gain access to protected ...

Two-factor authentication is super secure, but incredibly annoying when you’re in a hurry. LastPass, one of the front-runners in password managers on desktop and mobile, might have the solution with a ...

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Multi-factor authentication is an absolute must if you really want to add another layer of security to your online accounts. Even the popular password management tool LastPass is dealing with security ...

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Password manager LastPass has an extra layer of protection for its Authenticator app, in the form of a fingerprint and/or PIN that ostensibly keeps people out of your passwords if they find your phone ...