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The best authenticator app isn’t from Google or Microsoft — it's actually open-source

Aegis Authenticator is open source with a public codebase. With closed-source options like Google or Microsoft Authenticator, ...
MacRumors

PSA: Google Authenticator's Cloud-Synced 2FA Codes Aren't End-to-End Encrypted

Earlier this week, Google updated its Authenticator app to enable the backup and syncing of 2FA codes across devices using a Google Account. Now an examination by Mysk security researchers has found ...
TechCrunch

Google Authenticator can now sync 2FA codes to the cloud

Google Authenticator just got an update that should make it more useful for people who frequently use the service to sign in to apps and websites. As of today, Google Authenticator will now sync any ...
9to5google

Google Authenticator changes how you copy 2FA codes

Version 7.0 of Google Authenticator brings a Material You redesign and new features, while changing how you copy 2-factor authentication (2FA) — or 2-Step Verification (2SV) in Google parlance — codes ...
ZDNet

Google Authenticator will now sync your 2FA codes to use on different devices

Running Google Authenticator on your mobile device is an effective way to protect your online accounts and logins with two-factor authenticator codes. But in the past, those codes would appear only on ...
Wired

Google's Authenticator App Just Got a Handy New 2FA Tool

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more. For ...
TechSpot

Google Authenticator gets cloud 2FA code backups, doesn't yet provide end-to-end encryption

Facepalm: Google has finally implemented a cloud backup option for one-time access codes (OTP) stored in its Authenticator mobile app. The feature can provide users with additional convenience and ...
9to5google

Google Authenticator now syncs 2FA with your Google Account, gets new icon

Google is finally addressing a big gap of its 2FA (two-factor authentication) code app by adding sync capabilities, with Google Authenticator also getting a new icon on Android and iOS today. This ...
Bleeping Computer

Google Authenticator now backs up your 2FA codes to the cloud

The Google Authenticator app has received a critical update for Android and iOS that allows users to back up their two-factor authentication one-time passwords (OTPs) to their Google Accounts and have ...
Android

Google Authenticator Now Waits For Your Tap To Reveal 2FA Codes

The latest update to the Google Authenticator doesn’t show the 2FA codes spontaneously and now waits for the user’s tap to reveal the codes. According to 9to5Google, the feature is available on Google ...
MacRumors

Google Authenticator Now Supports Backing Up 2FA Codes Using Google Account

The Google Authenticator app used to store one-time access codes for account security now supports backups and syncing across devices using a Google Account, Google announced today. With Google ...
Android Police

Google Authenticator: How to transfer your account to a new phone

Using two-factor authentication (2FA) apps ensures your account is safe behind two layers of security. 2FA apps make it difficult for hackers to access your web accounts. Google Authenticator and ...