Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an extra layer of security for online accounts like banking or emails. It combines a traditional password with a different device you have access to, such as a ...

You’ve probably noticed a requirement to enter a temporary passcode sent through email or text message after giving your password to log into one of your online ...

When logging in to an app or service, you often have to authenticate by entering your email address or phone number and a one-time password sent via email or text message. Engineer Daniel Huang points ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security process that requires two different forms of identification to verify a user's identity and grant them access to an online account. This method ...

Google's two-factor authentication tool for Gmail has traditionally consisted of six-digit verification codes sent via SMS messages. Google is reportedly looking to replace the SMS authentication ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Over the years, online security has gotten a lot better, with users across all kinds of applications being directed to do a lot more to ...

On September 25, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published its final “Authentication Mechanisms for Digital Payment Transactions Directions, 2025”, introducing tighter requirements and clearer ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to bolster digital payment security by mandating two-factor authentication across India's payment ecosystem from April 1, 2026. This new framework requires at ...