Apparently, 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. This update makes it so that users can automatically generate new passwords whenever they need to sign in to a new account, no matter how many times they’ve used their current password before. This is great news for those who tend to forget their passwords often, as being able to quickly generate a new one will hopefully cut down on the amount of time needed l trying different combinations until they
Due to the new feature, if a user loses their device with their one-time Authenticator codes saved on it, they can still continue to use 2FA by generating new codes through Google Authenticator and syncing them to their account. This will help keep users’ accounts secure even if they lose access to one of their devices.
If you’re using the new sync feature in the Authenticator app, your codes will automatically be backed up and restored on any new device you use. If you need to replace your old device or don’t have a Google Account, you can manually transfer your codes to another device.
Some users might be wary of syncing their sensitive codes with Google’s cloud, given the company’s history with data breaches. But Christiaan Brand, a group product manager at Google, asserts that its cloud platform is secure without sacrificing convenience. In particular, he highlights how users can easily encrypt their passwords and generated sedcards before uploading them to the cloud. This preserves user privacy while still allowing Google to provide access to these items should the user need it.
Google is introducing a new security feature called “Durable One Time Codes.” This update will store one time codes safely within users’ Google accounts, making them more durable.
Google Authenticator is a security app that helps protect users’ online identities. In addition to its basic features, the app has been in development for over two years and has undergone several changes during that time. The latest version of the app, which was released in March of this year, includes a new feature called ‘two-step verification.’ Two-step verification is an additional layer of security that requires users to enter their login credentials before accessing certain sites or services.
If you don’t want to use an app like Authy or Duo, there are other options available such as Pushover and LASTpass. Pushover is a simple SMS notification service that allows you to receive push notifications from authentication services, like Duo, Google Authenticator and Authy. LASTPass is a password management platform that offers two-factor authentication as one of its features.
