Zoom adds two-factor authentication after subscriptions soar following lockdowns

Video conferencing app Zoom has added two-factor authentication (2FA) as a new layer of security following its soar in popularity during the current pandemic. The log-in standard requires users to provide an additional piece of information, such as a pin code sent via text message, as well as a password.   Zoom said the addition of … Read more

Nintendo warns Switch owners to turn on two-factor authentication after wave of unauthorized logins

Nintendo warns Switch owners to turn on two-factor authentication after a wave of unauthorized logins Users report their Nintendo accounts have been accessed by a third party Nintendo said is aware of the issue and investigating To help secure accounts, it recommends turning on two-factor authentication   By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 23:54 BST, 21 April … Read more

Ring is mandating use of two-factor authentication and allowing users opt-out of personalized ads

Amazon’s Ring is forcing users to enable two-factor authentication and letting users opt-out of personalized ads after concerns over security and privacy practices Ring users will now be required to use two-factor authentication when logging in The new protocol comes as Ring faces backlash for security shortfalls  Users can also now opt-out of third-party data … Read more

Ring is mandating use of two-factor authentication and allowing users opt-out of personalized ads

Amazon’s Ring is forcing users to enable two-factor authentication and letting users opt-out of personalized ads after concerns over security and privacy practices Ring users will now be required to use two-factor authentication when logging in The new protocol comes as Ring faces backlash for security shortfalls  Users can also now opt-out of third-party data … Read more