Google Simplifies 2-Factor Authentication Setup (It's More Important Than Ever)

Google on Monday announced that it's simplifying the process of enabling two-factor authentication 2FA for users with personal and Workspace accounts. Also called 2-Step Verification 2SV, it aims to add an extra layer of security to users' accounts to prevent takeover attacks in case the password...

Threat Source newsletter (Feb. 23, 2023) — Social media sites are making extra security a paid feature

Welcome to this weeks edition of the Threat Source newsletter. Social medias latest business plan seems to be charging for security. Twitter recently announced a plan to make SMS-based two-factor authentication a paid service as part of Twitter Blue -- asking users to pay either $8 or $11 monthly...