UAE Bank to stop SMS OTPs for online transactions starting January 6 and replace them with biometric authentication.
UAE Banks to Phased Out SMS OTPs for Online Transactions If you’ve been in the UAE for a while, those SMS codes you’ve relied on for online shopping have probably felt like a constant companion. However, come January 6, 2026, several prominent banks in the UAE will discontinue sending one-time passwords (OTPs) through text messages […]
Best apps for multi-factor authentication to secure your accounts
Understanding Multifactor Authentication Multifactor authentication (MFA) is an important step in securing your online accounts. It provides an extra layer of protection that goes beyond just using a password. Instead of relying solely on one method, MFA incorporates two or more methods to verify your identity, such as a code sent via SMS, an authenticator […]
Feds issue another warning about texting dangers — the scary reason to stop using two-factor authentication now
As it turns out, this security feature may not be all that secure. Apple and Android users can now send 2 emails via text after government officials say a massive communications breach could expose unencrypted messages to malicious attackers. You are being asked to stop receiving factor authentication codes. Earlier this month, the FBI warned […]
33 million Authy users exposed in authentication app’s own security nightmare
Hackers claim to have stolen 33 million phone numbers from US messaging giant Twilio, which confirmed to CyberGuys that the threat actors accessed data relating to its Authy two-factor authentication service. While obtaining a list of phone numbers is not in itself the biggest cyber attack, it can still pose a threat to the owners […]
SEC’s Bitcoin ETF debacle was result of employee not utilizing two-factor authentication: X safety
Valkyrie CIO Steven McClurg reacts to companies waiting for spot Bitcoin ETF ruling on 'The Claman Countdown'. Company X's corporate security account determined that Tuesday's post from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding Bitcoin was not the result of a hacking attempt. About 15 minutes after the SEC said on X that Chairman Gary […]