With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. I speak for absolutely every iPhone user ...

Many websites and apps rely on a weak form of two-factor authentication (2FA) that involves texting you a short number or code. These sites and apps might also offer to make an automated voice call ...

April is Financial Literacy month. This Wallet Warnings column is about a trend we are seeing in our county- scammers seeking your verification codes. So far in 2024, our partners at the Better ...

With online account hacking becoming increasingly widespread, all users should make sure they're taking every security measure available to them. If you use Apple devices, consider using Apple ...

2FA requires you to type a one-time code during log in, on top of using your password. And if you get those codes via text or email, you’ve probably had to deal ...

The Messages and Mail apps on iOS can quickly become cluttered with SMS codes for two-factor authentication, but iOS 17 can automatically delete them. Here's where to find it. SMS two-factor ...

Google has long offered SMS as an option to receive two-factor authentication codes for Gmail. However, there are risks associated with it. Criminals can easily intercept SMS verification and make you ...