Nintendo now supports two-factor verification to its Nintendo Accounts. This adds another layer of security by requiring codes generated from the Google Authenticator app, though it comes years later than most other gaming platforms. Sony added two-factor to the PlayStation Network a year ago using codes texted to a user over SMS. Steam let users […]
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Google improves two-step verification on phones
Last summer Google introduced phone prompts as a way of approving sign-in attempts protected by two-step verification. Instead of an email or text, users receive a simple pop-up alerting them to a new sign-in request. While useful, there wasn’t much information on the card, save for the location and device being used. Now, Google is […]
You can now add two-step verification to your WhatsApp account
WhatsApp is rolling out two-step verification to all its users on Android, iOS, and Windows after testing the feature since last November. It’s an optional feature meant to boost security of your messaging account—it’s disabled by default, so you must enable it yourself to reap the benefits. When enabled, you’ll be required to input a six-digit code […]
