One of the most crucial steps in securing a modern business computing environment is to add multi-factor authentication (MFA), so that an attacker who steals credentials can't gain access to protected ...

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Two-factor authentication is super secure, but incredibly annoying when you’re in a hurry. LastPass, one of the front-runners in password managers on desktop and mobile, might have the solution with a ...

A programmer discovered an exploit in the LastPass Authenticator app to bypass scanning a fingerprint or entering a pin for access. Users could bypass the extra layer of security by opening the ...

Password managers are supposedly the cure for the seemingly innate human tendency to use weak passwords. A special class of password managers take it a step further by using two-factor or two-step ...

BOSTON, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employing multi-factor authentication (MFA) when accessing important or sensitive web-based resources is considered a best practice for individuals and ...

Multi-factor authentication is an absolute must if you really want to add another layer of security to your online accounts. Even the popular password management tool LastPass is dealing with security ...

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Last year, Sergio Caltagirone found himself in a tough spot. While traveling, his phone broke and stopped working completely. With no access to his Google and Microsoft authenticator apps, he lost ...

Just because you use a password manager doesn't mean you want to enter passwords every time you check that manager... and now, you don't have to. LastPass has launched an option to access your vault ...

LastPass password manager users have been experiencing significant login issues starting early May after being prompted to reset their authenticator apps. The company first announced that users might ...

LastPass has announced (via 9to5Google) that its free users will soon be unable to sync their saved passwords across different types of devices, drawing a distinction between mobile and desktop users.