When it comes to protecting your online accounts and personal information, choosing the right method of authentication is crucial. Google Authenticator and passwords are two popular options, but which is more secure? In this blog post, I’ll take a closer look at both methods and compare their strengths and weaknesses to help you decide which …
As a long-time user of Google Authenticator, I have found it to be one of the most reliable and secure two-factor authentication methods (2FA). One of the questions I frequently get asked is, “How does Google Authenticator work offline?” In this blog post, I will be diving deeper into the inner workings of Google Authenticator …
Regarding online security, two-factor authentication (2FA) is a critical aspect to consider. It adds an extra layer of protection to ensure that only authorized users can access an account, even if their password is compromised. With so many 2FA options available, it can be difficult to decide which method is best for you. In this …
Are you looking for a way to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts? Look no further than Google Authenticator! This free mobile app is designed to work with two-factor authentication (2FA) to ensure that only authorized users have access to your accounts. So, how does it work? Google Authenticator generates unique, …
As someone who has been using both Yubikey and Google Authenticator for over 4 years, I’m well aware of the benefits and limitations of each solution. In this blog post, I will be taking a closer look at Yubikey and Google Authenticator and comparing them in terms of security features, pros, and cons. By the …
If LastPass is a Password Manager of your choice, you may also know about the LastPass Authenticator app. Like the Google Authenticator, the LastPass Authenticator is also used for multifactor authentication. If you like me and have been using Google Authenticator instead of your Password Manager to save your 2FA accounts, you may be wondering …
In this article, I will describe the steps I took to move my existing 2FA accounts from Google Authenticator to Bitwarden Password Manager by extracting the Secret Keys from the Google Authenticator QR codes. For years I have been using Google Authenticator without realizing how difficult it will be to switch to other applications that …
With the introduction of the Export Account option in the Google Authenticator app, moving the 2FA codes between devices has never been easier. There is one problem though, the Export Account works only between GA apps. I have tried the GA export feature with apps like Authy or 1Password. The transfer failed every time as …
Ok, so your phone was lost or stolen, and you had a Google Authenticator on it. It happened to me, so I am pretty familiar with the process. I had enough when I lost my phone with Google Authenticator on it. Then I discovered 1Password Password Manager, an excellent alternative to the Google Authenticator if …
If you have ever tried to export Google Authenticator to Authy, it may not surprise you that the QR codes generated by the Google Authenticator app when transferring accounts are not compatible with Authy. I have recently decided to test if exporting Google Authenticator to other 2FA applications is as simple as I thought. Unfortunately, …
