APPS FOR 2-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION

While the era of biometrics for security is here, people (who are still sceptical about it) have an alternative to secure their sensitive info. Even now, way password accounts. we log To is in still keep to the various them main secure, experts suggest storing those hard to remember managers. password passwords in

Other than that, experts also suggest adding an extra layer of security via 2factor authentication (2FA). While cumbersome, users input a secondary code — usually six characters in length — before being able to access their account.

This extra line of defence makes it harder for bad players to steal data with your login information in plain text.

While it isn’t foolproof as 2FA codes via SMS could potentially be intercepted by hackers. So, it’s better to opt for software- or hardwarebased solution.

Google Authenticator

The app that started twofactor authentication is Google Authenticator. This is a free smartphone app from Google is available for both Android and iOS

Authy

This is the best multi-device solution one can get. However, it’s only drawback is that its optional feature to uploading the 2FA tokens on Cloud

Yubico Authenticator

A hardwarebased solution that slots in a USB port. It verifies authentication with a press of a button.

Microsoft Authenticator

Microsoft too has a free authenticator app for Android, iOS, and Windows 10 Mobile.

LastPass Authenticator

Unlike others, LastPass Authenticator offers a one-tap login. One-tap logins work with LastPass itself, and also with five third-party sites including Amazon, Google, Dropbox, Facebook, and Evernote.