Microsoft 365 to Block Legacy Authentication Protocols Starting Mid-July
For Microsoft 365 customers, there is an important change in July: from the middle of the month, Microsoft will block...
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Google to Replace SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication with QR Codes for Gmail Users
Google is planning to phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail and replace it with QR codes. According to...
Two-way authentication via SMS is simply insecure
Sending security tokens via SMS is often still considered a secure method in two-way authentication. However, US authorities are warning...
Microsoft disables Basic Authentication for Exchange Online
Microsoft is now sending notifications to customers that Basic Authentication for Exchange Online will be permanently deactivated on October 1,...
Facebook Now Demands User Picture for Login Authentication
Facebook has now started demanding its users to upload their photo to verify their identity. Users on Reddit and Facebook...
