by dbadmin | Jul 31, 2025 | News, Security Apps
Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority Proton Authenticator is a new free, open-source 2FA app for mobile and desktop. It supports encrypted multi-device sync, local-only storage, and easy import/export of 2FA tokens. The app works with or without a Proton account...
by dbadmin | Jul 3, 2025 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI, Security Apps
Samsung’s Secure Folder lets you lock files and even entire apps behind an extra layer of protection. One UI 8 has already started improving how Secure Folder is accessed, with a quick lockdown shortcut. Now we’re seeing Samsung add new settings for Secure Folder apps...
by dbadmin | Apr 1, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, News, Security Apps
Passkeys offer a secure, convenient option for authentication. Last fall the FIDO Alliance announced a new system for importing and exporting passkeys across devices and platforms. The Google Password Manager now shows signs of work towards implementing just such a...
by dbadmin | Mar 6, 2025 | News, Password Manager, Security Apps
Credit: 1Password 1Password has introduced a new feature that allows users to link stored items to specific physical locations. The feature automatically surfaces items like passwords, PINs, and codes when users are near the designated locations. The feature is now...
by dbadmin | Jul 4, 2024 | News, Security Apps
Users of the Twilio Authy Authenticator app may have had their phone number exposed to hackers. While the leak exposed personally identifiable information, it did not directly compromise accounts. Twilio has since secured its system, but warns the information exposed...
by dbadmin | Mar 9, 2024 | Guides, Microsoft, Security Apps
Microsoft Authenticator is a security app for two-factor authentication. It competes directly with Google Authenticator, Authy, LastPass Authenticator, and others. You may run into the app when updating your Microsoft account settings or enabling two-factor...
