SMS text messages are a weak, dangerous way of providing two-factor authentication codes, as we discussed years ago in “Facebook Shows Why SMS Isn’t Ideal for Two-Factor Authentication” (19 February ...

The ability to receive SMS online is a major requirement nowadays. With an increased demand for both anonymity and bulk-message receiving, both individuals and companies alike are turning to online ...

Starting next week Google will overhaul its two-step verification (2SV) procedure and replace one-time codes sent via SMS with prompts shown on the user's smartphone. This change in the Google 2SV ...

Many businesses send one-time passcodes to customers’ phones to facilitate login processes, whether to help users set up an ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a fantastic security measure, but not all 2FA is created equal. SMS-based 2FA is by far the least secure authentication option, and yet, far too many companies use ...

Of the companies I saw yesterday at the Under the Radar: Mobility conference (more stories), the most audacious, and therefore my favorite, was Zoove. This company makes a service and a technology ...

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The reasons for not receiving the Skype verification code include a bad internet connection, Firewall restrictions, server issues, etc. To resolve the problem in the discussion, try the following ...

Jaymar Cabebe covers mobile apps and Windows software for CNET. While he may be a former host of the Android Atlas Weekly podcast, he doesn't hate iOS or Mac. Jaymar has worked in online media since ...