University of Illinois switches from Duo to Microsoft Authenticator for multifactor sign-in to simplify and secure the sign-in process.

Microsoft’s Authenticator can store a backup in the cloud. Starting in January, this will no longer be possible for personal Microsoft accounts on Android.

Most people assume that turning on two-factor authentication is enough to protect their accounts. It’s a big improvement. But it’s not enough. If someone can take control of your phone number, trick ...

Passkeys are on a course to replace most passwords. Using passkeys involves a delicate balance of multiple technologies. The "authenticator" is one of those, and it comes in multiple types. In ZDNET's ...

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is an essential element of identity and access management, but it is not fail-proof, especially as attackers increasingly employ social-engineering tactics to bypass ...

In this digital age where most of our identities are linked to online services and social media platforms, the matter of security has gotten increasingly more important. This is why most services that ...

Microsoft has introduced a new protective feature in the Authenticator app to block notifications that appear suspicious based on specific checks performed during the account login stage. Microsoft ...

It's no secret that passwords -- and password-based authentication -- have plagued security teams for decades. In fact, user account hijacking has been one of the most prevalent issues with SaaS for ...